Question
- Write electron-dot structures for magnesium and oxygen.
- Show the formation of MgO by the transfer of electrons.
- What are the ions present in this compound?
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Answer
- Magnesium
- Formation of MgO
- iii. Both positive and negative ions i.e. $Mg ^{2+}$ and $O ^{2-}$ respectively.
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