Describe the electron transfer involved in making an Mg2+-02-ionic bond. The two electrons in the outer (3s) shell of magnesium are transferred to the outer (3p) shell of oxygen. The two electrons in the outer (3s) shell of magnesium are transferred to the outer (2p) shell of oxygen. The two electrons in the outer (2s) shell of magnesium are transferred to the outer (2p) shell of oxygen. The two electrons in the outer (3s) shell of magnesium are aligned in a straight line with the outer (2p) shell of oxygen. a b с d

Describe the electron transfer involved in making an Mg2+-02-ionic bond. The two electrons in the outer (3s) shell of magnesium are transferred to the outer (3p) shell of oxygen. The two electrons in the outer (3s) shell of magnesium are transferred to the outer (2p) shell of oxygen. The two electrons in the outer (2s) shell of magnesium are transferred to the outer (2p) shell of oxygen. The two electrons in the outer (3s) shell of magnesium are aligned in a straight line with the outer (2p) shell of oxygen. a b с d

Chemistry: The Molecular Science

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Author:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

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Chapter6: Covalent Bonding

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