Chapter 3

NCERT
Class 10
Science
Solutions
1. (i) Write the electron-dot structures for sodium, oxygen and magnesium. (ii) Show the formation of Na2O and MgO by the transfer of electrons. (iii) What are the ions present in these compounds?

Question:

(i) Write the electron-dot structures for sodium, oxygen and magnesium.

(ii) Show the formation of Na2O and MgO by the transfer of electrons.

(iii) What are the ions present in these compounds?

Answer:

(i)

(ii)

(iii) In Na2O, Na+ and O2– ions are present.

      In MgO, Mg2+ and O2– ions are present.

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