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Look at the periodic table.

What is the symbol for the magnesium ion that forms when magnesium metal reacts with sulfur, S?


Mg +

Mg –

Mg 2-

Mg 2+

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Answer:

[tex] Mg^{+2}[/tex]

Explanation:

The oxidation state of S is (-2) and that of Mg is (+2) since Mg loses two electrons to S