How many chlorine atoms are required to receive that electrons donated by magnesium
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2 atoms
Explanation:
2 Atoms
Each chlorine atom can only
accept 1 electron before it can achieve its noble gas configuration therefore, 2 atoms of chlorine are required to accept the 2 electrons donated by the magnesium. Notice that the net charge of the compound is 0.
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