Which of the following provides a characteristic of MgO(s) with a correct explanation?
Choose 1
А
It is hard because its ions are held together by strong
electrostatic attractions.
B
It is malleable because its atoms can easily move past
one another without disrupting the bonding.
It is a poor conductor of electricity because its
electrons are tightly held within covalent bonds and
lone pairs.
It has a high melting point because its molecules
interact through strong intermolecular forces.

А It is hard because its ions are held together by strong electrostatic attractions.

B It is malleable because its atoms can easily move past one another without disrupting the bonding.  

Explanation:

These are correct explanations of the properties of magnesium.

C is wrong. Mg is a good conductor of electricity and it has metallic bonds.

D is wrong. Mg has no molecules. It has no intermolecular forces.

atomic number of carbon is 6

electronic configuration of carbon is 1s²2s²2p²

orbital diagram of carbon is as shown here in the image.