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Question : a) Explain the formation of Na_2Oby the transfer of electrons. b) Name the constituent metals of bronze. |
Answer» Solution :a) Sodium has one electron in the outermost shell while OXYGEN has six. To complete its octet. Oxygen needs TWO more electrons. But to complete the octet, sodium LOSES one electron. In order to equalise the number of electrons lost and GAINED, two atoms of sodium combine with one atom of oxygen. The formation of `Na_2O`is shown below  b) Bronze is made up of COPPER and tin. |
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