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Show the formation of sodium oxide by electron transfer

The same question, asked 3 times: 2024*, 2025*, 2026. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    2024

    28
    Write electronic configuration of Sodium (At. No.11) and Oxygen (At. No. 8) and show the formation of the ionic compound obtained when these two elements combine. Name anion and cation present in the compound.

  2. Question 2

    2025

    28
    Write the electron-dot structures of (i) sodium, and (ii) oxygen. Using these structures, show the formation of sodium oxide. Mark the anion and cation present in this compound. (At. No. – Sodium = 11 and Oxygen = 8)

  3. Question 3

    2026

    25
    Show the formation of the following ionic compounds by transfer of electrons between the combining atoms : (i) Sodium oxide (Na2O)(\mathrm{Na_2O}) (ii) Magnesium chloride (MgCl2)(\mathrm{MgCl_2}) (Given : Atomic number : Na = 11, Mg = 12, O = 8, Cl = 17)