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Use Lewis symbols to show electron transfer between the following atoms to form cations and anions :

 (c) Al and N.

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Al and N:

We have the electronic configurations of both:

A l=2,8,3 has 3 electrons in the valence shell, and it can donate 3 electrons to get to the nearest noble gas configuration.

N=2,5 has 3 electrons in the valence shell, and it wants to complete its octet by accepting 2 more electrons.

So, there will be electron transfer between them as follows:

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