Question

formula for magnesium chloride is mgcl2. the charge on the magnesium ion is 2 . what is the charge on each chloride ion?

Answer 1

1-

Step-by-step explanation:

The chloride ion has a charge of 1-, so each ion of chloride has a charge of 1- in order to balance out the 2+ of the magnesium ion:

`Mg^(2+) +Cl^(1-)+Cl^(1-)=MgCl_(2) \\`

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