Chemistry · Ionic Bonding: Formation of ionic bonds, factors affecting the formation of ionic bonds; calculation of lattice enthalpy

What type of bond does form with

What type of bond does \( M g \) form with \( C l ? \)

  • A. Covalent
  • B. Ionic
  • C. co-ordinate
  • D. None of these

Step-by-step solution

Mg (metal) loses two electrons to become Mg2+ and each Cl (non-metal) gains one electron to become Cl-, resulting in the ionic compound MgCl2. This transfer of electrons forms ionic bonds.
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