10.Study the reaction. Mg+S→MgS Assuming a common ion for Mg is Mg2+ and a common ion for S is S2-, how were electrons exchanged in this reaction? A.Each Mg atom gains two electrons and each S atom loses two electrons.   b.Each Mg atom loses two electrons and each S atom gains two electrons.   c.There is no electron transfer between Mg and S atoms.   d.Mg and S each share an electron with the other atom.

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10.Study the reaction.

Mg+S→MgS

Assuming a common ion for Mg is Mg2+ and a common ion for S is S2-, how were electrons exchanged in this reaction?

  • A.Each Mg atom gains two electrons and each S atom loses two electrons.
     
  • b.Each Mg atom loses two electrons and each S atom gains two electrons.
     
  • c.There is no electron transfer between Mg and S atoms.
     
  • d.Mg and S each share an electron with the other atom.
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