The following Lewis representation depicts a reaction between one atom of a group metal and one atom of a group nonmetal. X• + x+ In this representation, each atom loses electron(s) and each v atom gains electron(s). The bonds that form in the product would be
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The following Lewis representation depicts a reaction between one atom of a group [___] metal and one atom of a group [___] nonmetal.
\[ \text{X} \cdot + \cdot \cdot \cdot \text{Y} \cdot \cdot \cdot \rightarrow \text{X}^{+} + \left[ : \text{Y} : \right]^{-} \]
In this representation, each [___] atom loses [___] electron(s) and each [___] atom gains [___] electron(s).
The bonds that form in the product would be [___].
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Explanation of the diagrams:
1. The symbols X and Y represent two different elements. X has one dot, symbolizing a single valence electron. Y has seven dots, symbolizing seven valence electrons in its outer shell.
2. The arrow denotes a reaction where the X atom loses its valence electron, represented by the dot moving away from X.
3. The products show X as \( \text{X}^{+} \), indicating it has lost an electron and has a positive charge. Y is represented as \(\left[ : \text{Y} : \right]^{-}\), indicating it has gained an electron and has a negative charge. The added electron is shown as an additional dot next to Y’s seven valence electrons, making it eight, representing a complete outer shell.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F9ee6479a-9360-421e-a0d3-69e759864a42%2F57003a95-1ba5-4e1f-8e63-60949115367e%2Fgjzfmh5.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
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