Question

What is the charge on magnesium radical?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Mg Atom Mg Ion O Atom

12 p+ 12 p+ 8 p+

12 e- 10 e - 8 e-

0 charge +2 charge 0 charge

Answer 2

Answer:

magnesium 2+

Explanation:

Mg Atom  Mg Ion  O Ion

12 p+         12 p+       8 p+

12 e-      1 0 e -        1 0 e-

0 charge    +2 charge -2 char