Q how many moles of electrons are exchanged during the formation of 3 moles of MgO a)3 b)5 c)6 d)10
Correct option is (C) 6 moles.
Explanation : During the for formation of MgO each Mg loses 2 electrons to form Mg2+ and oxygen gains those 2 electrons to form oxide ion O2- . Hence in 1 mole of MgO, there is an exhange of 2 moles of electrons.
Therefore in 3 mole of MgO , there will an exchange of 3x2 = 6 moles of electrons.