Here are the answers to the questions based on the information provided:
Question 1: How many valence electrons do a magnesium atom and a chlorine atom have?
- Response: Magnesium has two valence electrons and Chlorine has seven. (Correct answer)
Question 2: Predict as to the type of bonds formed between magnesium and chlorine.
- Response: Magnesium and chlorine form ionic bonds. (Correct answer)
Question 3: Predict the number of Magnesium that will bond with the number of Chlorine.
- Response: One magnesium will bond with two chlorine. (Correct answer)
Question 4: Why do magnesium and chlorine bond the way they do?
- Response: They each want to have a stable configuration of eight valence electrons. (Correct answer)
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