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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Jacey Evans

Chemistry

12 July, 01:38

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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Elaine Campos · Answer 1

"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".

Ruth Pittman · Answer 2

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