3 Consider the magnesium ion (Mg2+) and the chloride anion (CI"). a How many chloride ions are necessary to balance the charge on one magnesium ion? b Given your answer to (a), what should be the formula for the compound formed between Mg2+ and CI"? c What should be the name of the compound formed between Mg2+ and CI"?

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a The magnesium ion Mg2 has a charge of 2 while the chloride anion Cl has ... View the full answer