Ionic Bonding Dot and Cross Worksheet
Ionic Bonding Dot and Cross Worksheet
Ionic Bonding Dot and Cross Worksheet
Draw dot and cross diagrams to show how electrons are transferred when the
following atoms react:
1 atom of sodium with 1 atom of chlorine:
WORKED EXAMPLE
Step 1 Draw the electronic arrangement of both atoms (use dots for one
atom and crosses for the other)
Step 2 Now draw an arrow on your diagram to show the direction of the
transfer of the electron(s)
Step 3 Now draw the ions formed after the electrons have moved: show
the charge on the ions formed at the top right.
Atoms before
they react
+ -
Ions that are
formed