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OpenStudy (anonymous):

how does magnesium obey the octet rule when reacting to form compounds?

OpenStudy (jfraser):

do you know how to find electron configurations for neutral atoms?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes isnt it that it shares its electrons with covalent bonding?

OpenStudy (jfraser):

no.

OpenStudy (jfraser):

magnesium is a metal, and metals don't share their electrons with covalent bonding

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ionic?

OpenStudy (jfraser):

yes. but what kind of ion will magnesium form?

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