Question

How is magnesium chloride formed by the transfer of electrons? Why does the solution of Magnesium chloride conduct electricity?

Answer 1

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$M{g}_{12}=1s^{2}2s^{2}2p^{6}3s^2$

$C{l}_{17}=1s^{2}2s^{2}2p^{6}3s^{2}3p^5$

$\Rightarrow M{g}^2+[C{l}^{-}{]}_2\Rightarrow MgC{l}_2$ is formed

MgCl is an ionic compound formed by the transfer

of electrons from electron rich to electron deficient

species

In molten or dissolved state ionic compounds conduct

electricity because they contain charged particle called

cations and anions These ions are free to move and

conduct electricity.