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.
A B or C?

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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. 
A B or C?

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