The type of electron transfer which happens between the Mg and O atom is a complete transfer of electrons from the Mg atom to the O atom in an ionic bond.
- As we know, Ionic bonding is a type of chemical bonding characterized by the complete transfer of electrons from one atom to the other.
The most electropositive electron usually is usually the donor while the most electronegative elements is the acceptor.
As evident in the case above;
- Mg, which is the electropositive element with 2 Valence electrons loses its Valence electrons to become Mg²+.
- O, which is the electronegative element with 6 Valence electrons, and consequently, only needs 2 electrons to complete it's octet.
Ultimately, an ionic bond is formed between the Mg and O atoms.
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