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(i) Write the electron-dot structures for sodium, oxygen and magnesium.
(ii) Show the formation of `Na_(2)O` and `MgO` by the transfer of electrons.
(iii) What are the ions present in these compounds?

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(i) The representation of elements with valence electrons as dots around the elements is referred to as electron-dot structure for elements.
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(iii) The ions present in `Na_(2)O` are `Na^(+)` and `O^(2)` ions and in `MgO` are `Mg^(2+)` and `O^(2-)` ions
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