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alexandr402 [8]
3 years ago
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When magnesium reacts with chlorine, magnesium ions, Mg2+, and chloride ions, Cl−are formed. In this reaction, magnesium atoms A

. lose electrons B. gain electrons C. lose protons D. gain protons
Chemistry
1 answer:
Slav-nsk [51]3 years ago
5 0

<u>Answer:</u> In the reaction, magnesium atoms lose electrons.

<u>Explanation:</u>

An ionic compound is defined as the compound which is formed when electron gets transferred from one atom to another atom. These are usually formed when a metal reacts with a non-metal or a metal reacts with a polyatomic ion or a reaction between two polyatomic ions takes place.

Magnesium is 12th element of the periodic table having electronic configuration of 1s^22s^22p^63s^2

This element will loose 2 electrons to form Mg^{2+} ion

Chlorine is 17th element of the periodic table having electronic configuration of 1s^22s^22p^63s^23p^5

This element will gain 1 electron to form Cl^- ion

By criss-cross method, the oxidation state of the ions gets exchanged and they form the subscripts of the other ions. This results in the formation of a neutral compound.

The ionic compound formed is MgCl_2

Hence, in the reaction, magnesium atoms lose electrons.

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