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Chemical Bonding

Question 10 • Madison 2017 Phy Sci A-35 SS

Magnesium acts similar to sodium when forming an ionic bond in terms of losing or gaining electrons. What is the most likely way in which an atom of magnesium (Mg) will satisfy the octet rule when it forms bonds?

Answer
A
by losing two electrons
B
by losing four electrons
C
by gaining six electrons
D
by gaining eight electrons