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Write Lewis electron-dot symbols for elements and ions. Write the Lewis symbol for the following species.(a) a sodium atom(b) a fluorine atom(c) $\mathrm{O}^{2-}$(d) $\mathrm{Mg}^{2+}$
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The dot represents the single valence electron of sodium. So, the Lewis symbol for a sodium atom is: \[ \text{Na} \cdot \] Show more…
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