The Atomic Number of Chlorine Is 17

question 56

Multiple Choice

The atomic number of chlorine is 17. The atomic number of magnesium is 12. Given this information, what is the formula for magnesium chloride?

• A) MgCl
• B) MgCl2
• C) Mg2Cl
• D) MgCl3

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