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When magnesium combines with oxygen, the reaction involves

a. a conversion of protons into electrons.

b. sharing of electrons between Mg and O.

c. transfer of electrons from Mg to O.

d. transfer of electrons from O to Mg.

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    The correct answer is option c. transfer of electrons from Mg to O.

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    When Magnesium (Mg) reacts with oxygen (O), magnesium oxide is formed.

    This reaction is spontaneous and occurs with oxidation number + 2 of magnesium and oxidation number - 2 of oxygen. It is an ionic union, so magnesium transfers its electrons to oxygen.

    We conclude that the correct answer is option c. transfer of electrons from Mg to O.
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