Question

Explain the formation of Magnesium Chloride by the transfer of electrons.

Answer 1

Magnesium Chloride is formed by the transfer of electrons. They form an ionic bond. An ionic bond is a type of bond in which there is complete transfer of electrons from one atom to to other atom(s). The solution of Magnesium Chloride conducts electricity because it is electrolytic in nature.

Answer 2

Explanation:

mg

2,8,2

mg + 2e

2,8

therefore mg+

cl needs one electron for it's outer most shell

cl

2,8,7

so it borrows electrons from mg

cl + 2e

therefore

cl becomes cl2- because of one extra electron

then it results in formation of mgcl2