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13 August, 18:21

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?

A) Ionic-Magnesium will give 2 electrons to oxygen, and both will become ions.

B) Ionic-Oxygen will give 2 electrons to magnesium, and both will become ions. C) Metallic-Oxygen and magnesium atoms will be surrounded by a pool of electrons.

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  1. 13 August, 20:53
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    "Ionic-Magnesium will give 2 electrons to oxygen, and both will become ions" is the one among the following that shows the type of bonding that is likely to occur between a magnesium atom and an oxygen atom. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is option "A".
  2. 13 August, 22:07
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    A. Ionic-Magnesium will give 2 electrons to oxygen, and both will become ions.
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