Question

What is the charge on Mg in $Mg{Cl}_2$ ?

• A. +1
• B. +3
• C. +2
• D. +4

Answer 1

The correct option is C

+2

The charge of $Cl$ is -1.

The net charge of the compound is 0.

(Charge of Mg) + (2 $\times$ -1) = 0

$⟹$(Charge of Mg)=-(-2)=+2