Question

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

conduct electricity?

Answer 1

Mg has 2 valence electron and Cl has 1 valence electron.

Mg shares its 2 electron to chlorine and gains +ve charge
Cl will take Magnesium's 2 electron and gains negative charge.


Sharing of electrons of both elements are shown in picture.



Solution of magnesium chloride conducts electricity because MgCl2 (Magnesium Chloride) is a ionic compound and ionic compounds conducts electricity in aques. solution because in water solution or aques. solution there particles are able to move freely.




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Answer 2

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.

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