Why does magnesium donate two electrons to oxygen in order to form magnesium oxide (MgO)?

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Bryan Luby · Answer 1 · 2022-11-14T05:37:11+0000

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electron arrangement of Mg is 2.8.2. To reach a stable octet electron arrangement Mg donates 2 electron to oxygen.Hence, Mgo ion formed.