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Ionic Bonding in MgCl2:
In magnesium chloride, MgCl2, Magnesium loses both
its valence electrons to gain noble gas configuration. These 2 electrons are
gained by 2 atoms of chlorine, 1 each to form 2 chloride ions.
Figure 14a: Molecule of Magnesium chloride
Figure 14b: Arrangement of ions in the ionic lattice
Figure 14c: Original Appearance
Ionic compounds form ionic lattices in which the cations and
anions are arranged in a periodic order and at equal distances from one
another. Each cation is surrounded by 6 anions and each anion is surrounded by
6 cations at equal distances. Figure 15 shows the arrangement.
Figure 15:
The ions being alternatively charged create strong electrostatic
forces of attraction; giving the lattice its definite shape, strength, and high
melting and boiling points.
