Question

What is an ionic bond, list of the general properties of ionic compounds, show the formation of magnesium chloride?

Answer 1

Ionic bond or Electrovalent bond are formed between Metals and Non Metals by complete tranfer of electron.

Characteristics are...

1   High boiling and melting point

2  They are generally solid

3  They are soluble in water but not in organic solvent

4  They are Non volatile in nature

5  They are highly reactive

Formation of MgCl2 -

Mg has 2 valance electron in its valance cell whereas Cl ha 7 electron in its valance cell then Mg will tranfer its one-one electron to both Cl in order to complete its octet.

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