Cation-Anion Combination: Mg2+ & O2- = MgO

[rachelmaddiee]

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Magnesium cations (Mg2+)
Oxide anions (O 2-)
A magnesium ion has a 2+ charge and the oxygen atom has a 2- charge. The formula for the ionic compound is MgO.
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[BvU]

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[rachelmaddiee]

Magnesium cations (Mg2+)
Oxide anions (O 2-)
A magnesium ion has a 2+ charge and the oxygen atom has a 2- charge. The formula for the ionic compound is MgO.

 

[Borek]

A magnesium ion has a 2+ charge and the oxygen atom has a 2- charge. The formula for the ionic compound is MgO.

Yes, that's correct.