Na+ forms an “ionic bond” (i.e. an electrostatic attraction) with the OCN− ion. (a) Draw the full Lewis structure of the ionic compound. Be sure to show how you have derived this. (The ionic compound as a whole, not just OCN-) (b) Which atom in the OCN− anion is the sodium cation most likely to attract? Explain.

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Na+ forms an “ionic bond” (i.e. an electrostatic attraction) with the OCN− ion.

(a) Draw the full Lewis structure of the ionic compound. Be sure to show how you have derived this. (The ionic compound as a whole, not just OCN-)

(b) Which atom in the OCN− anion is the sodium cation most likely to attract? Explain.

Nat forms an “ionic bond" (i.e. an electrostatic attraction) with the CN-
ion.
(a) Draw the full Lewis structure of the ionic compound. Be sure to show how
you have derived this.
(b) Which atom in the OCN- anion is the sodium cation most likely to attract?
Explain.
Transcribed Image Text:Nat forms an “ionic bond" (i.e. an electrostatic attraction) with the CN- ion. (a) Draw the full Lewis structure of the ionic compound. Be sure to show how you have derived this. (b) Which atom in the OCN- anion is the sodium cation most likely to attract? Explain.
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