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The atomic number of two elements A and B are 12 and 8 respectively. What type of a compound is formed when they combine?

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Ionic compound
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Covalent compound
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Coordinate compound
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No compound is formed
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Solution

The correct option is A Ionic compound
The compound formed is AB which is ionic in nature. As we know, an ionic compound is a chemical compound in which ions are held together by the ionic bonds.
The electronic configuration of two elements A and B are 2,8,2 and 2,6 respectively.
From their electronic configuration, we see that A (magnesium) is a metal and B (oxygen) is a non-metal, thereby A loses its valence electrons and forms a cation while B accepts those electrons and forms an anion. These oppositely charged ions are drawn closer due to electrostatic forces and an ionic compound (MgO) is formed.

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