Question

What is the symbol for the magnesium ion that forms when magnesium metal reacts with sulfur, s?

Answer 1

Mg2+ .................................

Answer 2

Answer: The magnesium ion formed is
`Mg^(2+)`

Step-by-step explanation:

Magnesium is the 12th element of the periodic table having electronic configuration:
`1s^22s^22p^63s^2`. This element will easily loose 2 electrons and form
`Mg^(2+)` ion.

Sulfur is the 16th element of the periodic table having electronic configuration:
`1s^22s^22p^63s^23p^4`. This element will easily gain 2 electrons and form
`S^(2-)` ion.

Sulfur and magnesium will form ionic compound, which means that a complete transfer of electrons takes place from one element to another.The compound formed will be MgS (Magnesium sulfide).

Hence, the magnesium ion formed is
`Mg^(2+)`