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What is the chemical formula for the compound formed from mg2 and cl-?

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The balance chemical reaction describing the reaction between Mg2+ and Cl- is shown below,

Mg2+ + 2Cl- ----> MgCl2

This is a reaction where there is a transfer of electrons. Since the valence electron of Mg2+ is 2 and that of Cl- is only 1. There is a need for 2 Cl- to react with 1 Mg2+ in order to balance the equation.

Thus, the anwer is MgCl2.

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