Question

Explain the formation of following ionic compound by the transfer of electrons of na2O

Answer 1

Answer:

For the formation of Na2O: It is an ionic compound and sodium has 11 atomic number and oxygen has 8 atomic number. ... Therefore two atom of sodium will combine with one atom of oxygen and each sodium will lose one electron to oxygen and therefore completing its octet.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Explanation:

Sodium electronic configuration is 1s2 2s22p63s1.so it gives one electron to form Na+ ion.Oxygen has 1s22s22p4 .so it is a non- metal and has a tendency to accept 2 electrons.

2Na+ O2- = Na2O