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(i) Write electron-dot structures for magnesium and oxygen.
(ii) Show the formation of MgO by the transfer of electrons.
(iii) What are the ions present in this compound?

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(i) The electron-dot structure of magnesium and oxygen is:



(ii)


(iii) In this compound, a magnesium ion (Mg2+) and an oxide ion (O2-) are present as a cation and an anion, respectively.

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