(A) Find the cation and anion. (B) Show the formation.
Understand the Problem
The question consists of two parts: (A) to identify the cation and anion involved in a chemical context, and (B) to demonstrate the formation of a certain chemical compound or structure, likely related to ions.
Answer
Mg²⁺ is the cation, Cl⁻ is the anion. MgCl₂ forms by electron transfer.
(A) The cation is Mg²⁺ and the anion is Cl⁻. (B) MgCl₂ forms by magnesium losing two electrons to two chlorine atoms.
Answer for screen readers
(A) The cation is Mg²⁺ and the anion is Cl⁻. (B) MgCl₂ forms by magnesium losing two electrons to two chlorine atoms.
More Information
In magnesium chloride, Mg²⁺ (magnesium) is a metal cation, and Cl⁻ (chlorine) is a nonmetal anion. They form an ionic bond.
Tips
Ensure you're identifying the correct charges when finding cations and anions. Double-check oxidation states.
Sources
- 5.5: Writing Formulas for Ionic Compounds - Chemistry LibreTexts - chem.libretexts.org
- Ion Formation - Chemistry LibreTexts - chem.libretexts.org
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