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22 March, 10:33

Magnesium has two valence electrons, and oxygen has six valence electrons. What type of bonding is likely to occur between a magnesium atom and an oxygen atom?

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  1. 22 March, 11:40
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    Magnesium will give its two valence electrons to oxygen and it will have a charge of 2 + (positive). It will also complete its octet, getting balanced.

    Oxygen will take two electrons from magnesium getting a charge of 2 - (negative). It will also complete its octet.

    When making the formula, the two charges will cancel out each other giving the formula MgO.

    It is an ionic bond.
  2. 22 March, 13:34
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    Magnesium and Oxygen atoms would cause an ionic compound.
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