In the formation of the compound magnesium oxide (MgO),

Question

A
a magnesium atom donates two electrons to an oxygen atom.

B
an oxygen atom shares one electron with a magnesium atom.

C
a magnesium atom shares two electrons with an oxygen atom.

D
an oxygen atom donates one electrons to a magnesium atom.

Answer 1

C
a magnesium atom shares two electrons with an oxygen atom.