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What happens when the compound MgO is formed?

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Oxygen receives two electrons from magnesium

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Oxygen transfers two electrons to magnesium. Oxygen receives two electrons from magnesium. Magnesium forms an ion with +1 charge; oxygen forms an ion with −1 charge.
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