The reaction between magnesium and oxygen forms magnesium oxide.
The reaction between magnesium and oxygen is exothermic.
What is meant by the term exothermic?
The diagram shows the electronic configuration of a magnesium atom.
Select the letter of the diagram that shows the electronic configuration of an oxygen atom.
Magnesium ions and oxide ions are formed when magnesium reacts with oxygen. A magnesium ion has the electronic configuration and charge of [2,8]2+[2, 8]^{2+}[2,8]2+ inside square brackets.
Select the letter of the diagram that shows the electronic configuration and charge of an oxide ion.
Magnesium oxide has a very high melting point.
Explain, in terms of its structure and bonding, why magnesium oxide has a very high melting point.
Magnesium hydroxide is used to neutralise sulfuric acid.
Give the name and formula of the salt produced when magnesium hydroxide reacts with sulfuric acid.
