Oxygen and magnesium are not compounds, but they are chemical elements. The oxide MgO is an ionic compound.
Yes, magnesium and oxygen will form an ionic bond.
They are NOT, Mg (metal) and O2 (bi-atomic gas) are elements and not compounds, BUT Magnesium oxide ( Mg=O ) is an ionic compound
Yes Magnesium and Oxygen is an ionic compound. MgO or Magnesium Oxide
Magnesium oxide is ionic.