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Magnesium is in Group IIA with two valence electrons. How does this fact affect how many chlorine atoms it can bond with?
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It shares its two electrons to bond with one chlorine.
It loses its two electrons to bond with two chlorines.
It gains six more electrons to bond with one chlorine.
It loses one of its electrons to bond with one chlorine.
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It loses its two electrons to bond with two chlorines.
Explanation: Mg has 2 valence electrons and tends to form Mg2+ by losing both. Each Cl needs one electron to become Cl−, so two Cl− are needed, giving MgCl2.
Explanation: Mg has 2 valence electrons and tends to form Mg2+ by losing both. Each Cl needs one electron to become Cl−, so two Cl− are needed, giving MgCl2.
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