Chemical formula of magnesium oxide is        .

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  1. MgCO3
  2. MgO2
  3. MgO
  4. Mg(OH)2

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Option 3 : MgO
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The correct answer is MgO.

Key Points

  • Magnesium oxide also called magnesia, is an alkaline earth metal oxide.
  • It is typically produced by calcining certain minerals that are found in nature.
  • It is solid and can withstand high temperatures both physically and chemically.
  • Magnesium oxide is composed of the ions Mg2+ and O2-, which are joined together by an ionic bond.
  • Mgis used as the magnesium oxide chemical formula.
  • Magnesium is a metal and metals react with oxygen to form metallic oxides

Additional Information 

Compound Chemical Formula
MgCO3 Magnesium carbonate
MgO2 Magnesium dioxide
Mg(OH)2 Magnesium Hydroxide

 

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