Question

explain the formation of magnesium chloride ( Mg-12 , Cl-17)
Give right answer​

Answer 1

Answer:

Mg atom has 2 valence electrons. It loses these 2 valence electrons to form Mg

2+

ion. Cl atom has 7 valence electrons. It gains one valence electron to form Cl

−

ion.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Mg atom has 2 valence electrons. It loses these 2 valence electrons to form Mg 2+ ion.

Cl atom has 7 valence electrons. It gains one valence electron to form Cl- ion.