Question

Which diagram shows the correct way to represent an ionic compound of magnesium oxide?

Answer 1

C.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct way to write the diagram of an ionic compound is:

- Use brackets by writing inside them, the symbol of each element separately.

- Draw the symbol and the number o the charge of each one, negative (-) add positive +()., in this case it is +1 for Mg (because Mg lost an electron) and -1 for O (because O won an elec).