Question

Q 15. Magnesium reacts with chlorine to form magnesium chloride.
(a) Which atom in it loses electrons ?
(b) Which atom in it gains electrons ?
(c) How many electrons are gained or lost by each atom?
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Answer 1

Answer:

A MAGNESIUM ATOM WILL LOSE 2 ELECTRONS TO FORM A STABLE 2+ION.CHLORINE IS IN GROUP 7 OF THE PERIODIC TABLE.

A CHLORINE ATOM WILL GAIN 1 ELECTRON TO FORM A STABLE 1-ION,FORMS IONIC BOND BETWEEN MAGNESIUM AND CHLORINE.

Mg+2cl=MgCl2