Electron Dot Diagrams for Ionic Compounds

• place the electron dot diagrams for the ions side by side
• alternate the positive and negative ions if possible
• ensure that the sum of the charges on all the ions in the compound is zero

1. Write the electron dot diagram of NaCl. See this step by step or only the final diagram.
2. Write the electron dot diagram for MgCl₂.See this step by step or only the final diagram.
3. Write the electron dot diagram for Al₂O₃. See this step by step or only the final diagram.