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How many electrons are transferred when magnesium bonds ionically with oxygen

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Answer:

2 electrons from magnesium (Mg) is transferred to oxygen (O2) to form Mg2+ and O2-

which combines by strong electrostatic force to form MgO

the equation is

2Mg + O2 -> 2MgO

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