Question

Sulfur is a nonmetal that has six electrons in its outermost level. Using the models of a magnesium (Mg) atom and a sulfur (S) atom below, draw arrows to show the transfer of electrons.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

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Magnesium is a metal and has two valence electrons, while sulfur is a nonmetal that has six valence electrons. Thus, to achieve a full octet, magnesium wants to lose its two valence electrons and sulfur wants to gain two valence electrons. The two valence electrons of magnesium are transferred to the sulfur atoms, causing both the Mg2+ ion and the S2- ion to have full octets.