Chemistry In Focus
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Chapter 5, Problem 20E

Draw a Lewis structure for each of the following ionic compounds. What chemical formula does Lewis theory predict?

a. sodium oxide

b. aluminum sulfide

c. magnesium chloride

d. beryllium oxide

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