(i) Write electron-dot structures for magnesium and oxygen.

(ii) Show the formation of MgO by the transfer of electrons.
(iii) What are the ions present in this compound?


(i) Electron dot diagram of Magnesium: 


Electron dot diagram of Oxygen:

(ii) Formation of MgO: Mg loses 2 electrons and oxygen gains two electrons to complete their octet and form the compound MgO.

(iii) The ions present in the compounds are Mg2+ and O2-.  

Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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