Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Ion and ionic bonds

Ion and ionic bonds — practice question

Which of the following statements about magnesium oxide is correct?

  • AIt has a high melting point and good electrical conductivity at r.t.p.
  • BIt is made up of magnesium anions and oxygen cations.
  • CIt is an ionic compound and has good electrical conductivity when molten.
  • DIt is strongly bonded because of electrons shared between magnesium atoms and oxygen atoms.

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