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bulgar [2K]
3 years ago
6

Why does magnesium donate two electrons to oxygen in order to form magnesium oxide (MgO)?

Chemistry
1 answer:
ValentinkaMS [17]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

electron arrangement of Mg is 2.8.2. To reach a stable octet electron arrangement Mg donates 2 electron to oxygen.Hence, Mgo ion formed.

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