Question

Magnesium and oxygen are likely to form a covalent bond between them.

True
False

I think it's false but I just need a confirmation on that.

Answer 1

dont know, check the electronegstivity between them and if they are close its covalent

Answer 2

ok, ill do that
how exactly would i go about checking that though?

Answer 3

on the periodiuc table says electronegativity. its a little number above the element

Answer 4

oh ok ill open that up

Answer 5

mg has 1.2 and o has 3.5, so it's false, yes?