Question
The valence shells of magnesium atoms contain two electrons. Oxygen atoms have six electrons in their valence shells.
What happens when a magnesium atom combines with an oxygen atom?
Answer options with 4 options
A.
Magnesium gains six electrons.
B.
Magnesium loses two electrons.
C.
Magnesium gives one electron to the oxygen atom.
D.
Magnesium atom shares two electrons with the oxygen atom.
What happens when a magnesium atom combines with an oxygen atom?
Answer options with 4 options
A.
Magnesium gains six electrons.
B.
Magnesium loses two electrons.
C.
Magnesium gives one electron to the oxygen atom.
D.
Magnesium atom shares two electrons with the oxygen atom.
Answers
GPT 3.5
The correct answer is D. Magnesium atom shares two electrons with the oxygen atom.