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please help i need help with a few homework questions please be out there for example here is one of the questions:
illustrate how an electron transfer between atoms of magnesium and fluoire can produce ions. name the ions produced. give the formula and name of compound produced

2007-03-05 04:38:37 · 2 answers · asked by ny 1 in Science & Mathematics Chemistry

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The Mg atom loses 2 e- to achieve the noble gas shell of Ne. F gains an e- to achieve Ne's state. Thus Mg becomes Mg2+ and F becomes F-

For electrical neutrality, one Mg2+ combines with 2F- ions. This also ensures the configuration having min. energy. The compound is MgF2, Magnesium Fluoride.

2007-03-05 04:51:10 · answer #1 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0 0

thats right

2007-03-08 14:25:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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