Magnesium Atoms Have Two Electrons in the Outermost Shell and Chlorine

question 86

Multiple Choice

Magnesium atoms have two electrons in the outermost shell and chlorine atoms have seven. The compound magnesium chloride would contain

• A) 1 magnesium and 1 chlorine.
• B) 1 magnesium and 2 chlorine.
• C) 2 magnesium and 1 chlorine.
• D) 2 magnesium and 7 chlorine.
• E) impossible to tell without more information

---

Definitions:

Dissenters

Individuals who express disagreement or divergent views, especially from prevailing thoughts or policies.

Ethical Use

The application of moral principles to ensure fairness, integrity, and respect in the use of resources, information, or power.

Organizational Goals

The objectives or targets that an organization aims to achieve in a specified timeframe.

Referent Power

A form of influence based on the attraction and admiration one has for an individual, leading to emulation.