Question

using the electronic configuration explain how many atom combines with oxygen atoms to form magnesium oxide by transfer of electrons​

Answer 1

Answer:

Magnesium ionizes by losing two electrons from the outermost energy level to form Magnesium ion. Oxygen ionizes by gaining two electrons to form an ion of oxygen.

Answer 2

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

The atomic number for Magnesium is 12 and that of oxygen is 8. The electron configuration for each is :

Mg = 2:8:2

O= 2:6

Magnesium ionizes by losing two electrons from the outermost energy level to form Magnesium ion.

Oxygen ionizes by gaining two electrons to form an ion of oxygen.

Magnesium ion = Mg?+ Oxygen ion = 2

How Magnesium Oxide is formed.

The Magnesium lose two electrons during reaction whereas Oxygen gains two electrons lost by magnesium and together they form Magnesium Oxide.