Question

Magnesium has 2 valence electrons, and oxygen has 6 valence electrons. Which type of bonding is likely to occur between a magnesium atom and an oxygen atom?

Select one of the options below as your answer:



A.
Ionic—Magnesium will give 2 electrons to oxygen, and both will become ions.




B.
Ionic—Oxygen will give 2 electrons to magnesium, and both will become ions.




C.
Metallic—Oxygen and magnesium atoms will be surrounded by a pool of electrons.

Answer 1

HELP.

Answer 2

B

Answer 3

ARE YOU POSITIVE.

Answer 4

YES