In which compound have electrons been transferred to the oxygen atom? 1. CO2 2. NO2 3. N2O 4. Na2O Listen Submit Answer Previous Next

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Jenna Burke

26 November, 14:53

In which compound have electrons been transferred to the oxygen atom? 1. CO2 2. NO2 3. N2O 4. Na2O Listen Submit Answer Previous Next

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Malachi Ali · Answer 1

The correct answer would be 4. It is Na2O where electrons have been transferred to the oxygen atom. The bonding in this compound is ionic in which the electrons are transferred from the positive ion to the negative ion. When the sodium atoms give their electrons to the oxygen atom they still are stable and, on the the hand, the oxygen atom is more stable by gaining the electrons.