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When combining Magnesium and Oxygen, what is the correct formula and compound name? a. Mg2O, magnesium oxygen c. MgO2, magnesium oxide b. MgO, magnesium oxide d. MgO, magnesium …

When combining Magnesium and Oxygen, what is the correct formula and compound name? a. Mg2O, magnesium oxygen c. MgO2, magnesium oxide b. MgO, magnesium oxide d. MgO, magnesium …
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When combining Magnesium and Oxygen, what is the correct formula and compound name? a. Mg2O, magnesium oxygen c. MgO2, magnesium oxide b. MgO, magnesium oxide d. MgO, magnesium oxygen

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2Mg + O₂ = 2MgO

The compound formed is MgO
It is called Magnesium oxide.

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