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