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Element 'M' forms a chloride with the formula MCl2 which is solid with high melting point. What type of bond is in MCl2? Write the formula of the compound when M combine with sulphur, oxygen and nitrogen.

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The bond formed between metal and nonmetal is ionic bond.

The bond formed between metal M and chlorine is an ionic bond.

When metal M combines with sulphur – MgS

When metal M combines with oxygen – MgO

When metal M combines with nitrogen – Mg3N2.

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