5 steps to describing bonding:
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Identify the type of bonding (if not in question)
Describe if electrons are being lost, gained or
shared by each atom
Describe how this changes the atoms involved
e.g. forms Mg2+" (formula of ion) or becomes
stable (gain a full outer shell)
Add a formula for the compound formed if
asked e.g. Mg₂Cl or HCI
Describe the bonding in magnesium oxide using these
steps include the formula for lithium oxide