Draw the Lewis dot structure for Mg2 . Show the formal charges of all atoms in the correct structure. To change the symbol of an
atom, double-click on the atom and enter the letter of the new atom.
1 answer:
The Lewis dot structure of Mg²⁺ is shown in the picture attached.
In Mg atom, the outermost orbit has 2 electrons.
The atom has the ability to lose its 2 electrons to become Mg²⁺
The Mg²⁺ ion have completed its vacancy in the second orbit having 8 electrons.
Therefore, the valency of Mg becomes 2+ as it loses its electron.
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