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(a) Write the electron dot structure for calcium and oxygen. The atomic numbers of calcium and oxygen are 20 and 8 respectively.
(b) Show the formation of calcium oxide by the transfer of electrons.
(c) Ionic compounds are high melting solids. Give reason.

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(c)Ionic compounds have high melting point, as their oppositely charged ions are strongly held together by strong electrostatic force of attraction.
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