3 years ago

How many electrons does a magnesium atom lose when it reacts with an oxygen atom?

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1 answer:

torisob [31]3 years ago

6 0

Answer:

The answer to your question is: B. 2

Explanation:

Magnesium is located in group IIA, that means that it has 2 electrons in its outermost shell, and these are the electrons that it can lose to become stable.

Oxygen is located in group VI A, that means that it has 6 electrons in its outermost shell and needs to electrons to become stable.

Mg⁺² + O₂²⁻ ⇒ MgO

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