Question

(a) Give the electron configuration of magnesium and chlorine.
(b) Write the electron dot-structures of magnesium and chlorine atoms.
(c) Describe the formation of magnesium chloride from magnesium and chlorine by the transfer of electrons.
(d) What type of chemical bonds are present in the magnesium chloride formed?
​(e) Why do such compounds have high melting points?

Answer 1

Ionic bonds have Strong Electrostatic Force

Explanation:

Electronic Configurations

• a.) Magnesium - Atomic Number = 12

Electronic Configuration is 2,8,2 which proves that on loosing the two electrons it can complete its Octet and form $Mg^2^+$ ion

• b.) Chlorine - Atomic Number = 17  

Electronic Configuration is 2,8,7 which proves that on gaining one electron it can complete its Octet and form $Cl^-$ ion

• The Formation of Magnesium Chloride is shown with an electron dot structure in the attached figure.

The two ions form an Ionic Bond since the ionic bonds have the strong electrostatic force of attraction between the oppositely charged ions & hence a large amount of energy is needed to break the strong bonding force between ions, which is also a reason behind the High Melting Points

Answer 2

Explanation:

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