Question

For each of the following ionic bonding examples, show the transfer of electrons, the ions resulting with the charges and the final chemical formula of the compund.
Ba and O,
Al and O,
Mg and P,
Na and O,
Ca and Cl​

Answer 1

Answer:

BaO

• Ba gives up two electrons and becomes Ba⁺²
• O takes two electron and becomes O⁻²

Al₂O₃

Mg₃P₂

Na₂O

CaCl₂