5. How many magnesium atoms and how many chlorine atoms react to form one formula unit of magnesium chloride? Why? What is the formula of magnesium chloride?
4. What kind of compound is magnesium chloride? What happens to electrons during the formation of
the compound? What holds the atoms together in the compound?
7. What is the formula of the ionic compound formed by magnesium and sulfur (S) atoms? Explain
why, in terms of electron transfer, stability, and overall charge.
8. What is the formula of the ionic compound formed by magnesium and phosphorus (P) atoms?
Explain why, in terms of electron transfer, stability, and overall charge.