Question

show the eletric transfer in the formation of Mgcl2 from its element

Answer 1

Here is your answer.

Mg atom donates 2 electrons, and gets +2 oxidation state.

While, two Chlorine atom get 1-1 electron and get -1 oxidation state. Net, 2(-1) = -2

Thus, we get a molecule of MgCl2 compound.

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