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Magnesium oxide is a binary ionic compound. From its formula, MgO, how do you know that Mg is the metal?

Magnesium oxide is a binary ionic compound. From its formula, MgO, how do you know that Mg is the metal?
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Magnesium oxide is a binary ionic compound. From its formula, MgO, how do you know that Mg is the metal?

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Mg is placed first in the compound.

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Because of the location of Mg on the periodic table.
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