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The correct IUPAC name for MgO is magnesium oxide. In this compound, magnesium (Mg) is a metal that forms a cation with a +2 charge, while oxygen (O) is a nonmetal that forms an anion with a -2 charge. The name reflects the elements involved and their oxidation states.

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