CH-234
Ionic bonding
Chemistry · Secondary 3 · Medium · Ionic bonding
Which statement correctly describes the formation of magnesium oxide from magnesium and oxygen?
- One magnesium atom gains two electrons from one oxygen atom.
- One magnesium atom loses one electron to one oxygen atom.
- One magnesium atom loses two electrons to one oxygen atom.
- Two magnesium atoms share two electrons with one oxygen atom.
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