Question

*In Mg +², how many ionic bonds will the magnesium ion form?*

1️⃣ Two
2️⃣ Six
3️⃣ Eight
4️⃣ One​

Answer 1

The correct option is 1) Two.

Explanation:

• In the field of chemistry, ionic bonding can be described as a process by which the electron in one atom are transferred to another if they have some extra in their valence shell.

• Magnesium atom has two valence electrons in its outermost shell.

• So, the Magnesium atoms tends to give its two electrons in order to gain its configuration.

• As two electrons will be given, hence it will become Mg2+.