Ionic Compounds

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Ionic Compounds

• Drawing Push Diagrams

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For Ionic Compounds

• Start with the Lewis diagram for each atom
  involved this means in its neutral state!
• The metal will donate its valence electrons to
  the non-metal (shown with an arrow)
• This will continue, with atoms added, until all
  have full valence shells
• Both atoms are finally shown as ions with
  quantities shown if necessary

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Examples
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YOU TRY

• Draw the Lewis diagram for the bonding that
  occurs between magnesium and chlorine