(i) Write electron-dot structures for magnesium and oxygen.

(ii) Show the formation of MgO by the transfer of electrons.


(iii) What are the ions present in this compound?

(i) The electron-dot structure of the magnesium is likely to be



The electron-dot structure of the oxygen is likely to be



(ii) the formation of MgO by the transfer of electrons can be shown by



(iii)The ions present in this compound are both negative as well as positive ions which are O2- and Mg2+.


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