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In the formation of magnesium chloride, one magnesium atom combines with how many chlorine atoms

Question
In the formation of magnesium chloride, one magnesium atom combines with how many chlorine atoms
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Answer
Two
Detailed Explanation
Since magnesium loses 2 electrons but each chlorine atom can only gain 1, two chlorine atoms are needed per magnesium atom.
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