The correct chemical formula for magnesium sulfide is

Question

Responses
A Mg2SMg 2 S
B Mg3S4Mg 3 S 4
C MgSMgS
D MgS2

Answer 1

The correct chemical formula for magnesium sulfide is C. MgS.

Magnesium (Mg) has a +2 charge and sulfide (S) has a -2 charge. To balance the charges, one magnesium atom combines with one sulfur atom, resulting in the formula MgS.