Question

formation of mgcl2 step by step answer ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Mg+2Cl=MgCl2

one atom of magnesium combines with 2 atoms of chlorine to form magnesium chloride.

as metals lose the electrons, magnesium also loses electron to a non metal chlorine to gain a positive charge and chlorine receives the electron from magnesium, so it is negative charged.