Question

write the electronic configuration of magnesium atomic number 12 and oxygen atom number 8 and explain the formation of magnesium oxide by electron transfer of state the type of the bond formed explain with reason to physical properties of compounds formed by this bonding​

Answer 1

Explanation:

the bond is covalent bond

mg = 2,8,2

o2=2,8

physical properties

*the elements formed are solid and somewhat hard

*they have high melting n boiling point

*they dont conduct ectricity in solid state but conducts in molten state