Chapter 8, Problem 17a
(a) Using Lewis symbols, make a sketch of the reaction between magnesium and oxygen atoms to give the ionic substance MgO
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(c) Ti and Hf behave as though they possess the same number of valence electrons. Which of the subshells in the electron configuration of Hf behave as valence orbitals? Which behave as core orbitals?
Write the Lewis symbol for atoms of each of the following elements: (c) Ar
What is the Lewis symbol for each of the following atoms or ions: c. Sn2+
Predict the chemical formula of the ionic compound formed between the following pairs of elements: (b) K and S
Predict the chemical formula of the ionic compound formed between the following pairs of elements: (d) Mg and N
Which ionic compound is expected to form from combining the following pairs of elements? c. lithium and nitrogen