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What is name for ionic compound MgCl?

The name for the ionic compound MgCl is magnesium chloride.


What is the ratio of MgCl?

Te answer depends on the ratio of MgCl to WHAT!


How do you read CO subscript2?

CO2 is the chemical formula of carbon dioxide


What elements does the compound MgCl magnesium chloride contain?

dont know and dont care


Is MgCl² ionic or molecular?

MgCl2 is an ionic compound. It is composed of magnesium cations (Mg2+) and chloride anions (Cl-), which are held together by ionic bonds.


Why magnesium chloride is MgCl²?

Magnesium chloride is represented as MgCl₂ because it consists of one magnesium ion (Mg²⁺) and two chloride ions (Cl⁻). Magnesium has a +2 charge, while each chloride ion has a -1 charge. To balance the charges, two chloride ions are needed for every magnesium ion, resulting in the formula MgCl₂. This reflects the stoichiometry of the compound, ensuring overall electrical neutrality.


What bond is MgCl?

"ionic".


MgCl is a molecule?

No - MgCl2 is a molecule


Is Mgcl an ionic compound?

Yes, MgCl is an ionic compound. It is an ionic compound because the bond between these two elements is an ionic bond. So, what is an ionic bond? An ionic bond is a bond between elements that form cations (positive ions) and anions (negative ions). The rule is thumb is that metals usually form ionic bond with non-metals. This happens since non-metals really want to gain electrons while metals really want to lose electrons, and so they would become anion and cation, respectively. Anions and cations are attracted to each other which create an ionic bond. Mg is a metal and Cl is nonmetal; thus, MgCl is an ionic compound.


What is the balance equation for Cu plus MgCl?

Cu + MgCl2 --> no reaction In order for a single replacement/displacement reaction to take place, the free metal must replace the bonded metal in the compound. However, according to the reactivity series of metals, copper does not replace magnesium, however magnesium would replace copper in a compound. Mg + CuCl2 --> Cu + MgCl2. Refer to the related link for a reactivity series of metals.


Is MgCl an acid base or salt?

MgCl2 is a salt composed of magnesium and chloride ions. It is not an acid or a base.


What are the salt used in solar pond?

NaCl or MgCl