A Tiny Amount of Magnesium Chloride Contains 150 Magnesium Ions

question 64

Multiple Choice

A tiny amount of magnesium chloride contains 150 magnesium ions and 300 chloride ions. The correct formula for magnesium chloride is _____.

• A) MgCl
• B) Mg₂Cl
• C) MgCl₂
• D) Mg₁₅₀Cl₃₀₀
• E) Mg ₂ Cl₂

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