Question

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

Answer 1

Magnesium Chloride is made up of Magnesium and Chlorine.

Chlorine Stabilizes by gain of electrons whereas Magnesium Stabilizes by lose of electrons.

During the reaction of the two elements Magnesium loses two electrons whereas the two atoms of Chlorine gain the electrons.

Magnesium is a metal whereas Chlorine is a none metal.

This kind of a substance is an ionic substance.

This explains the electron transfer.

A solution of magnesium Chloride contains mobile ions of Magnesium and Chlorine hence the solution conducts electricity.

Answer 2

Hey friend,

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. The mobile state of ions is the basic reason.

I hope the answer was satisfactory.

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