What is the bond type in MgCl2?
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The question is asking about the type of bond present in magnesium chloride (MgCl2). To answer this, we will need to discuss the nature of the bond formed between magnesium and chlorine atoms.
Answer
ionic
The bond type in MgCl2 is ionic.
Answer for screen readers
The bond type in MgCl2 is ionic.
More Information
Mg (magnesium) donates two electrons to two Cl (chlorine) atoms, forming Mg2+ and Cl- ions and creating an ionic bond.
Sources
- What type of bond does Mg form with Cl ? Covalent Ionic Co... - toppr.com
- Flexi answers - Is MgCl2 ionic or covalent? | CK-12 Foundation - ck12.org
- Is MgCl2 ionic or covalent? - Homework.Study.com - homework.study.com
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