Question

Use the table to determine what the correct formula for magnesium oxide is.

Answer 1

MgO

Step-by-step explanation:

From the table, Mg atom has 2 valence electrons while oxygen atom has a deficit of 2 valence electrons.

When the two atoms react together, the 2 valence electrons from the Mg atom are donated to compensate for the 2 deficit electrons in the oxygen atom.

`Mg^(2+) + O^(2-) ---> MgO`

Hence, one atom of Mg is required to react with one atom of oxygen to produce MgO with each atom having stable shells.

Answer 2

See the explanation below, please.

Step-by-step explanation:

Magnesium Oxide (Mg0) is formed between the elements Oxygen and Magnesium through an ionic bond.