If an atom of Magnesium (Mg) and an atom of Chlorine (Cl) bond to form Magnesium Chloride, what type of bond will they form?

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Forgodsakehold · Answer 1 · 2021-07-24T02:46:04+0000

Answer:

Ionic

Step-by-step explanation:

This is because it is a metal and a non-metal and they form an ionic bond. Here, the formula is
MgCl_2 because Mg loses 2 electrons Cl . on gains 1. So to balance the charges, there needs to be 2 Cl and 1 Mg.

Torrence · Answer 2 · 2021-07-29T08:10:28+0000

Answer:

ionic bond

Step-by-step explanation:

Covalent bonds are formed when two or more atoms share electrons between them. So two chlorine anions form an ionic bond with one magnesium cation for form MgCl2, a neutral chemical compound.

If an atom of Magnesium (Mg) and an atom of Chlorine (Cl) bond to form Magnesium Chloride, what type of bond will they form?

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