Use Lewis electron-dot symbols to show the formation of (a) Magnesium oxide (b) Calcium fluoride from the

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Use Lewis electron-dot symbols to show the formation of

(a) Magnesium oxide

(b) Calcium fluoride from the atoms.

Strategy

Move the valence electrons from the metal to the nonmetal, placing eight around each nonmetal, and indicate the charges as superscripts.

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Chemistry Principles And Practice

ISBN: 9780534420123

3rd Edition

Authors: Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball

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