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what is the name and the type of bond of mgcl₂? *
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○ magnesium and chlorine share electrons; magnesium dichloride is the name
○ magnesium transfers electrons to chlorine; magnesium chloride is the name
○ magnesium transfers electrons to chlorine; magnesium dichloride is the name
○ chlorine transfers electrons to magnesium; magnesium chloride is the name

Explanation:

Magnesium (a group 2 metal) has 2 valence electrons, and chlorine (a group 17 nonmetal) has 7 valence electrons. Magnesium transfers its 2 valence electrons to two separate chlorine atoms (each gains 1 electron) to form an ionic bond. The compound is named magnesium chloride (since magnesium forms only one cation, no prefix is needed for the anion in ionic naming).

Answer:

Magnesium transfers electrons to chlorine; magnesium chloride is the name