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?
Oxygen will give 2 electrons to magnesium, and both will become ions.
Magnesium will give 2 electrons to oxygen, and both will become ions.
Oxygen and magnesium atoms will be surrounded by a pool of electrons.

Answer 1

Oxygen gains two electrons to have an octet. The ionic bond between ions results from the electrostatic attraction of opposite charges. The final formula of magnesium oxide is MgO. Magnesium Nitride: Determine the formula of a compound formed by the reaction of magnesium and nitrogen.

Answer 2

For more information, go to: http://www.elmhurst.edu/~chm/vchembook/143Amgoxide.html

Answer 3

Thanks for the medal

Answer 4

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Answer 5

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