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magnesium is an element

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Magnesium may react with a number of different substances to form compounds. An example is magnesium reacting with oxygen to form magnesium oxide (MgO)

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Is magnesium carbonate molecular or ionic?

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Is MgCO3 an ionic or a covalent?

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What is the ionic name of MgCO3?

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Is oxygen and magnesium is an ionic compound?

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What is the name of the ionic compound MgSO4?

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What compound can magnesium be found in?

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Is Magnesium Acetate a covalent compound?

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What is name for ionic compound MgCl?

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What is name for ionic compound MgCl2?

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