In the reaction between magnesium and sulfur,the magnesium atoms
A)become anions
B)become cations
C)become part of polyatomic ions
D)share electrons with sulfur
E)crystallize

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In the reaction, magnesium loses two electrons to form Mg2+ cations, while sulfur gains two electrons to form S2- anions. Therefore, the magnesium atoms become cations.

In the Reaction Between Magnesium and Sulfur,the Magnesium Atoms