(a) Write electron dot structures of Ca (At. No. 20) and O(At. No. 8).
(b) Show the formation of calcium oxide by transfer of electrons.
(c) Name the ions present in this compound.
(d) List four important characteristics of this compound.
(a) Write electron dot structures of Ca (At. No. 20) and O(At. No. 8)
Ca ( atomic number 20) = 2,8,8,2,
O ( atomic number 8) = 2,6
(b) Formation of calcium oxide by transfer of electrons is
(c) Ions present in this compound are Calcium ion , Oxide ion
(d) Four mportant characteristics of this compound are
Solid
High melting point and boiling point
Soluble in water
Conducts electricity in molten state