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Using the electronic configurations, explain how magnesium atom combines with oxygen atom to form magnesium oxide by transfer of electrons.

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Using the electronic configurations, explain how magnesium atom combines with oxygen atom to form magnesium oxide by transfer of electrons.

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04/11/2020 5:50 pm

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Mg(12) = 2, 8, 2

Mg → Mg²⁺ + 2e^-

2, 8, 2 2, 8

O(8) = 2, 6

O + 2e^- → O^2-

2, 6 2, 8

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