By the transfer of electrons illustrate the formation of bond in magnesium chloride and identify the ions present in this compound.

By the transfer of electrons illustrate the formation of bond in magne

1.	By the transfer of electrons illustrate the formation of bond in magnesium chloride and identify the ions present in this compound.
Answer» Both sodium and magnesium are metals and thus, they are ELECTRON RICH in nature. ... Therefore in sodium chloride compound, electrons have been transferred from sodium ATOM to chlorine atom. As a RESULT, an ionic bond will be FORMED