Explain with the help of atomic or orbital structural diagram for the formation of the following :
Magnesium chloride

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Solution

During the formation of magnesium chloride, Magnesium loses two electrons to form a stable cation.
One chlorine atom requires one electron to form a stable anion.
Hence, two chlorine atoms combine with one magnesium by accepting one electron each.

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