4.2.3.1.2 - Magnesium Oxide (MgO)
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What is the charge of the magnesium ion when it loses two electrons?
💡 Hint: Think about how losing electrons affects the charge.
Which group in the periodic table does magnesium belong to?
💡 Hint: Look at the periodic table organizations.
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What type of bond does magnesium oxide form?
💡 Hint: Which bond involves the transfer of electrons?
True or False: Magnesium oxide is a solid that conducts electricity.
💡 Hint: Remember its properties and the states in which it can conduct.
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If you were to isolate magnesium from a sample of MgO, what methods could you employ and why?
💡 Hint: Think about how bonds can be broken by introducing additional chemical processes.
How could you demonstrate the conductivity of magnesium oxide in different states? Design a simple experiment.
💡 Hint: Consider how state changes affect particle mobility.
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