Question

Draw the geometric atomic structure of the following ,(i) formation of Magnesium oxide (O=8 and Mg=12). (ii) formation of Hydrogen chloride (H=1 and Cl=17)

Answer 1

Answer:

see below

Explanation:

Mg atom has 2 valence electrons. It loses these 2 valence electrons to form Mg

2+

ion. Cl atom has 7 valence electrons. It gains one valence electron to form Cl -

ion.

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