Question

(a) Show the electron dot structure of the formation of Magnesium fluoride from Magnesium and
fluoride ions (depict the movement of electrons clearly)
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Answer 1

The electron dot of MgF2 is shown below:

Answer 2

Explanation:

Lewis dot structures or symbols are the structural representation of the substances i.e. the molecules or the compounds through their valence electrons.

Now considering the statement as;

- In this, magnesium is the central atom and two fluorine atoms are present around it.

- We know that in magnesium, there are two valence electrons and in fluorine there are seven valence electrons.

- So, magnesium atoms will share its two electrons with each of the two chlorine atoms so that both the hydrogen and the oxygen atoms can complete their octet.

- The Lewis dot structure of the magnesium fluoride is as: in the image

 

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