The compound MgCl2 is an ionic compound, as magnesium donates electrons to chlorine atoms, forming cations and anions. It is likely to dissolve in a polar solvent.
Thus, the correct response is: ionic, yes.
In the compound MgCl2, magnesium donates two electrons, one to each chlorine atom. Which type of compound is this, and is it likely to dissolve in a polar solvent?(1 point) Responses nonpolar, no nonpolar, no ionic, yes ionic, yes polar, no polar, no covalent, yes
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