Question

show the formation of MgO by transfer of electrons.

Answer 1

Answer:

Atomic number of magnesium is 12 and its electronic distribution is 2, 8, 2. ... Therefore, in order to completely fill the octet oxygen will gain two electrons from magnesium. Thus, there will be formation of ionic bond between magnesium and oxygen

Answer 2

Answer:

Whereas atomic number of oxygen is 8 and its electronic distribution is 2, 6. Therefore, in order to completely fill the octet oxygen will gain two electrons from magnesium. Thus, there will be formation of ionic bond between magnesium and oxygen