Show the electronic configuration and the formation of Calcium oxide. Write its formula. (Atomic number: Ca=20; O= 8)
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Calcium = 20 = 2, 8, 8, 2
Oxygen = 8 = 2, 6
Calcium is ready to donate 2 electrons. Oxygen is ready to accept 2 electrons.
This is to satisfy duplet rule.
So, Calcium do ates the two electrons to Oxygen. Electronic bond will be formed.
Formula = Ca+ O-
So, CaO
Oxygen = 8 = 2, 6
Calcium is ready to donate 2 electrons. Oxygen is ready to accept 2 electrons.
This is to satisfy duplet rule.
So, Calcium do ates the two electrons to Oxygen. Electronic bond will be formed.
Formula = Ca+ O-
So, CaO
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