Question

show the bond formation of the following compounds:
1) MgCl2
2) Cl2​

Answer 1

Answer:

The oppositely charged of the magnesium and chloride ions attract each other and ionic bonds are formed.

From the image, we can see that Mg loses two electrons and two Cl gain one electron each.

Explanation:

Magnesium chloride (MgCl₂) is formed by the ionic bond formed between magnesium and chlorine atoms.

The electronic configuration of Mg is 2,8,2. Hence, magnesium needs to loose 2 electrons to become stable. Electronic configuration of chlorine is 2,8,7. Hence, chlorine needs to gain 1 electron to become stable.

Therefore, during the formation of the ionic bond, a single magnesium atom loses two electrons. On the other hand, two chlorine atoms gain one electron each.

Hence, magnesium atom becomes cation (positively charged ion) and each chlorine atoms become anions (negatively charged ion).

Formation of magnesium chloride:

[ NOTE: Please refer to the attachment for the complete formation].