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Which of these shows magnesium and oxygen immediately before they join to form an ionic substance?

A. MgO
B. Mg + O
C. Mg2- + Mg2+
D. Mg2+ + Mg2-

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Answer:

B. Mg + O

Step-by-step explanation:

because they have not combined yet

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B: Mg+O
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