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The bond formed when Mg combines with O2 is _____. ionic covallent metallic i need help with like ten things

Astrid1:

Mg loses two electrons to have an octet. 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. Source: http://chemistry.elmhurst.edu/vchembook/143Amgoxide.html

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