Chemistry, asked by binsbab15, 7 months ago

electronic dot configuration of magnesium chloride ​

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Answered by kartiksharma90
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Explanation:

Electron Dot Diagrams

Chlorine is a nonmetal and gains one electron in becoming an anion. ... Because magnesium has two valence electrons, it needs to lose both to achieve the noble-gas configuration. Therefore, two chlorine atoms will be needed. The final formula for magnesium chloride is MgCl 2 .

Answered by shm0618667arpana
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Answer:

Electron Dot Diagrams

Both achieve a noble-gas electron configuration. ... Because magnesium has two valence electrons, it needs to lose both to achieve the noble-gas configuration. Therefore, two chlorine atoms will be needed. The final formula for magnesium chloride is MgCl 2 .

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