Question

Determine the number of ions produced in the dissociation of the compound listed. MgBr₂

Answer 1

Explanation:

A dissociation reaction is defined as a reaction in which a compound dissociates into its constituent particles.

For example, $MgBr_{2} \rightarrow Mg^{2+} + 2Br^{-}$

For a neutral compound, it is required that the charges must be balanced between the combining atoms.

Here, $MgBr_{2}$ is the neutral compound as charge +2 on one atom of magnesium is balanced by 2 atoms of $Br^{-}$ ion.

Therefore, we can conclude that in total the number of ions produced in the dissociation of $MgBr_{2}$ compound is 3.