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Quick questions on Ionic bonding and the giant ionic lattice - Edexcel GCSE Chemistry

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State the charge on an ion formed by a Group 2 metal and on an ion formed by a Group 7 non-metal. [2 marks]
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Potassium (2,8,8,12,8,8,1) reacts with oxygen. Describe the electron transfer and give the formula of potassium oxide. [3 marks]
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Explain why sodium chloride conducts electricity when dissolved in water but not when solid. [2 marks]

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