Question

Explain is the formation of mgcl2​

Answer 1

MgCl2 is an ionic compound because this compound is formed by transfer of electrons between magnesium atom and chlorine atoms. Magnesium atom loses two electrons to form magnesium cation where as each chlorine atom accepts one electron to form chloride ion (anion).

Answer 2

Answer:

The oppositely charged of magnesium and chloride ions attract each other and ionic bonds are formed.In the solid state,each cation is surrounded by anoins ,and each anions surrounded by cations.The simplest ratio of Mg+2 : CI-is 1:2.The simplest formula for this ionic compound is MgCI2.