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Lewis Dot Diagram for Ionic Bonds
How to write your answer:
Place the symbol of the metal on the left side. Write the charge on its top right.
If the element gave away two electrons, write 2+ (the number first).
1. Place the symbol of the nonmetal on the right side in brackets. Write the charge on its top right outside the brackets.
2. Show the 8 electrons in the valence shell.
This is how your answer should look.
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