Show the formation of ions in the following ionic compounds.
MgCl2
KI
CaF2
Magnesium chloride (MgCl₂) is formed by the ionic bond formed between magnesium and chlorine atoms.
The electronic configuration of Mg is 2,8,2. Hence, magnesium needs to loose 2 electrons to become stable. Electronic configuration of chlorine is 2,8,7. Hence, chlorine needs to gain 1 electron to become stable.
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