Question

magnesium atom has an atomic number of 12. what type of chemical bonds does it form with other atoms? hint: distribute the electrons in the electron shells, your answer depends on the number of valence electrons in the valence (outermost) shell. polar covalent bonds nonpolar covalent bonds ionic bonds hydrogen bonds

Explanation:

Magnesium (atomic number 12) has an electron - configuration of 2, 8, 2. It has 2 valence electrons. To achieve a stable octet, it loses these 2 electrons to form a cation. It then forms ionic bonds with non - metals that gain electrons to form anions. Polar and non - polar covalent bonds involve sharing of electrons, which is not the case for magnesium. Hydrogen bonds are intermolecular forces and not chemical bonds formed by magnesium atoms to achieve stability.

Answer:

C. Ionic bonds