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Textbook Solutions for Chemistry: A Molecular Approach

Chapter 9 Problem 39E

Question

Write the Lewis symbols that represent the ions in each ionic compound.

a. NaF                 b. CaO                 c. SrBr2                 d. K2O

Solution

Step-by-step solution Step 1 of 4 Letter a) Na belongs to I A group, thus it has one electron in its outer shell F belongs to VII A group thus it has seven electron in its outer shell. Because of the Fluorine’s high electronegativity respect to Na, Fluorine can gain an electron from sodium, thus completing its valence shell and acquiring a negative charge. On the other hand, Sodium acquires a positive charge because it loses an electron, thus the Lewis formula is

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Title Chemistry: A Molecular Approach 3 
Author Nivaldo J. Tro
ISBN 9780321809247

Write the Lewis symbols that represent the ions in each

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