Explain the formation of following ionic compounds with the help of electron dot structure.
a) Sodium chloride
b) Aluminium chloride
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The calcium ion has 2 units positive charge whereas the oxide ion has 2 units negative charge ,which are held together by strong electrostatic force of attraction to form calcium oxidecompound Ca2+O2- . Thus calcium oxide contains ionic bonds .
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