Question

When an ionic bond forms between magnesium (Mg) and bromine (Br), which of the following occurs?

Answer 1

Mg loses one electron.

Mg loses two electrons.

Mg gains two electrons.

Mg and Br share electrons.

Answer 2

@Kainui

Answer 3

ionic bond involves losing and gaining electrons

Answer 4

so you can eliminate the last option

Answer 5

whats the valency of Mg ?

Answer 6

I don't know .-.

Answer 7

periodic table to the rescue :
http://www.chemicool.com/

Answer 8

In which group Mg is in ?

Answer 9

2

Answer 10

yes it has 2 electrons to loose

Answer 11

btw for your previous question on effective electronic charge, `Li` is the answer - check it once...

Answer 12

Can I tag you in a few more questions?

Answer 13

im really not good with chem, but i can try..