The Atomic Number of Chlorine Is 17

question 49

Multiple Choice

The atomic number of chlorine is 17. The atomic number of magnesium is 12. What is the formula for magnesium chloride?

• A) MgCl
• B) MgCl₂
• C) Mg₂Cl
• D) Mg₂Cl₂
• E) MgCl₃

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