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Which statement best describes the oxidation numbers of the atoms found in magnesium chloride? A. Magnesium has a 2- oxidation number and chlorine has a 2+ oxidation number. B. Magnesium has a 2- oxidation number and chlorine has a 1+ oxidation number. C. Magnesium has a 1+ oxidation number and chlorine has a 1- oxidation number. D. Magnesium has a 2+ oxidation number and chlorine has a 1- oxidation number.

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B. is the correct answer of your question
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The statement that best describes the oxidation numbers of the atoms found in magnesium chloride is B. Magnesium has a 2- oxidation number and chlorine has a 1+ oxidation number. This is based in the periodic table and if it belongs to cation or anion.
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