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

(b) Ca and O          

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Ca and O:

We have the electronic configurations of both:

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

O=2,6 has 6 electrons in the valence shell, and it wants to complete its octet by accepting 2 more electrons.

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

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