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How many elements does mgCl2 have?

Magnesium chloride (MgCl2) has three elements: magnesium (Mg) and two chlorine (Cl) atoms.


What is the correct way to write the formula for magnesium chloride?

The synthesis equation for MgCl2 is Mg + Cl2 -> MgCl2. The decomposition reaction is MgCl2 - heat-> Mg + Cl2.


What is the common name for mgcl2?

MgCl2 is magnesium chloride.


What is the difference between MgCl and MgCl2?

MgCl is magnesium chloride with a 1:1 ratio of magnesium to chlorine atoms, while MgCl2 is magnesium chloride with a 1:2 ratio of magnesium to chlorine atoms. This means that MgCl has one chlorine atom for every magnesium atom, while MgCl2 has two chlorine atoms for every magnesium atom.


Is magnesium and chlorine a likely compound?

It's an actual, and common, compound - MgCl2 (magnesium chloride), a constituent of seawater, has many uses including just chasing off the chlorine atoms to recover the magnesium metal.


Chemical symbol for magnesium chloride?

The chemical symbol for magnesium chloride is MgCl2.


What is the formula for magnessium chloride?

The chemical formula for magnesium chloride is MgCl2.


What is the chemical formula of magnesium and chloride?

Magnesium chloride has MgCl2 as its chemical formula. This ionic salt loves water, and will "suck it out of the air" to form MgCl2(H2O)x as it absorbs moisture. More can be found on this substance in the Wikipedia post, and a link is provided.


Why are there two chlorine atoms for every one atom of magnesium?

In the compound magnesium chloride (MgCl2), magnesium atom shares its two electrons with two chlorine atoms to achieve a stable octet configuration. This results in the formation of two chloride ions for every magnesium ion.


What is the chemical formula for magnesuim chloride?

The chemical formula for magnesium chloride is MgCl2.


What is the name of the coumpound with the formula MgCl2?

The compound MgCl2 has the name of magnesium chloride.


What is the chemical formula for Silver and Magnesium Chloride?

The chemical formula for Silver is: AgCl.The chemical formula for Magnesium Chloride is: MgCl2.