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Use Lewis symbols to show electron transfer between the following atoms to form cations and anions: (a) K and S (b) Ca and O (c) Al and N.

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The Lewis symbols are shown below. Metal atom loses one or more electrons to form cation and non metal atom gains one or more electrons to form anion. Cations and anions form ionic bonds.
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