Question

Magnesium has 2 valence electrons, and oxygen has 6 valence electrons. Which type of bonding is likely to occur between a magnesium atom and an oxygen atom?
A) Ionic—Magnesium will give 2 electrons to oxygen, and both will become ions.
B) Ionic—Oxygen will give 2 electrons to magnesium, and both will become ions. C)Metallic—Oxygen and magnesium atoms will be surrounded by a pool of electrons.

Answer 1

a.  Ionic—Magnesium will give 2 electrons to oxygen, and both will become ions.

Answer 2

"Ionic—Magnesium will give 2 electrons to oxygen, and both will become ions" is the one among the following that shows the type of bonding that is likely to occur between a magnesium atom and an oxygen atom. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is option "A".