Question

explain the formation of magnesium chloride which is an ionic compound​

Answer 1

★ Answer ★

Mg forms ionic bond to Cl by donating its valence electrons to two Cl atoms. The electron configuration of Mg is [Ne]3s². It can achieve a complete octet by losing its two valence electrons to form Mg²⁺. ... The oppositely charges of the magnesium and chloride ions attract each other and form ionic bonds.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Mg + Cl = MgCl..magnesim when mix with chlorine it becomes magnesium chloride