Compounds

Magnesium oxide

An ionic oxide with a one-to-one magnesium-to-oxygen ratio.

Formula

MgO

Entry type

Compound reference

Understanding this entry

Charge balance between magnesium and oxide ions explains the simple empirical formula. A macroscopic crystal contains a repeating three-dimensional lattice.

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