Question

Explain the steps of writing megneshium chloride formula using criss-cross method

Answer 1

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Here is your answer

STEP 1: find the valancy of atoms involved in the formula,

Here, Mg = 2

Cl= 1

STEP 2: Write the atoms and their valancies as shown

Mg Cl

2 1

STEP 3: Intetchange their valancies as shown

Mg Cl

2 《》 1

2 will get to Cl and 1 will get to Mg

STEP 4: Write the final formula.

MgCl2

This will be your answer

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