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Question
Show the formation of magnesium chloride by electron transfer. Write the name of the cation and anion present in the compound formed. (Atomic Number of Mg = 12, Cl = 17)
Very Short Answer
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Solution
12M = 2, 8, 2
17Cl = 2, 8, 7

The cation is Mg2+ and anion is Cl−.
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