Is magnesium chloride ionic or covalent?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether magnesium chloride is an ionic or covalent compound, primarily seeking to understand its chemical bonding characteristics.
Answer
Ionic compound
Magnesium chloride (MgCl₂) is an ionic compound.
Answer for screen readers
Magnesium chloride (MgCl₂) is an ionic compound.
More Information
Magnesium chloride is formed by the transfer of electrons between the metal magnesium (Mg) and the non-metal chlorine (Cl), resulting in a bond between magnesium ions and chloride ions.
Sources
- Magnesium chloride is an ionic compound - byjus.com
- Why is MgCl2 an ionic compound? - Quora - quora.com
- Is MgCl2 ionic or covalent? | CK-12 Foundation - ck12.org
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