Question

explain the formation of magnesium oxide through ionic bonding ​

Answer 1

Answer:

$Mg^{2+} + O^{2-}$ ⇒ 2MgO

Explanation:

Mg = 2,8,2

$Mg^{2+}$ $2e^{-}$ = Mg

O = 2, 6

$O = O^{2} + 2e^{-}$

$Mg^{2+} + O^{2-}$ ⇒ 2MgO