Question

How is Magnesium Chloride formed by the transfer of electrons? Why does the solution of Magnesium chloride conduct electricity?

Answer 1

Hey there,

The answer to your question is following;

The formation of magnesium chloride a ionic compound occurs through the transferring of electrons.

Magnesium having 2 valence electron and chlorine having 1 valence electron are interchanged with each other so the resultant compound is the MgCl2.

Conduction of electricity: Since it is an ionic compound, the presence of electron causes it to conduct electricity. The solid state hinders the conduction of electricity.

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Answer 2

Formation of Magnesium chloride:

In order to achieve a complete octate,, magnesium has to lose its two valence electrons similarly, for chlorine to achieve its octate, it has to gain one electron, which is why magnesium combines with chlorine by donating its two valence electrons and forms an ionic bond. Chlorine receives these two valence electrons and forms one magnesium and 2 chloride ions

Mg + Cl-- MgCL2

Conduction of electricity:

Magnesium chloride only conducts electricity when in molten or liquid state. It is an ionic compound and in liquid state it releases its ions when enables them to conduct electricity.