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Sever21 [200]
3 years ago
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There are two valence electrons in an atom of magnesium. What would that magnesium atom do in a chemical reaction with another e

lement?
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Katen [24]3 years ago
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Answer:

When a magnesium atom reacts with an oxygen atom, magnesium gives up its two valence electrons and becomes a positively charged ion, i.e. a cation, Mg2+ … The cation and the anion will then be attracted to each other by way of the electrostatic force of attraction → an ionic bond is formed.

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