Chemistry Test 3
Chemistry Test 3
Chemistry Test 3
Oxygen Magnesium
Draw a correct diagram to represents the structure of magnesium oxide
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3. Magnesium, 12𝑀𝑔, forms the ions Mg . Chlorine, 17𝐶𝑙 , forms the ions, Cl . These two ions form
magnesium chloride.
a) Name the type of bond in magnesium chloride.
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b) The formula for magnesium chloride is MgCl2. Explain why two chlorine atoms are needed in
the formation of magnesium chloride.
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c) Pure water is a very poor conductor of electricity. Explain the difference in the electrical
conductivity of magnesium chloride solution and pure water.
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4. Calcium has an atomic number of 20 and a mass number of 40.
a) By means of diagram, shows how electrons are arranged in calcium atom.
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b) Calcium combines with oxygen to form calcium oxide. How are electrons arranged in atom
of oxygen?
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c) Draw diagrams to show how calcium oxide is formed. Use outer shell only.
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Methanal, CH3
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