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What type of solid is formed when a bond occurs between magnesium and oxygen?

1) Metallic
2) Molecular
3) Ionic
4) Network

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Answer:

3) Ionic

Step-by-step explanation:

The solid formed when a bond occurs between magnesium and oxygen is an ionic bond. This bond type occurs between a metal and non-metal.

  • Magnesium is the metal
  • Oxygen is the non - metal
  • Due to the large electronegativity difference between the two species, the metal loses electrons which the non-metal oxygen gains
  • They both complete their octet and electrostatic attraction leads to the formation of ionic bonds.
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