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When combining Magnesium and Oxygen, what is the correct formula and compound name?

When combining Magnesium and Oxygen, what is the correct formula and compound name?
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When combining Magnesium and Oxygen, what is the correct formula and compound name?

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Magnesium appears as the cation Mg 2+ and Oxygen appears as the anion O 2- and when combined they create MgO, which is Magnesium Oxide.
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