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The atomic numbers of elements A and B are 12 and 8 respectively. They combine together.
Write down the formula and nature of bonding in the compound.


nithinvanga52: The atomic numbers of elements A and B are 12 and 8 respectively. They combine together.
Write down the formula and nature of bonding in the compound.

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Answered by bansil003
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A is Magnesium and B is Oxygen . Valency of magnesium is +2and valency of oxygen is -2.
So, formula of compound formed is MgO .
The nature of bonding is ionic bonding because oxygen gains 2 electrons from magnesium.

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