(a) Give the electron configuration of magnesium and chlorine.
(b) Write the electron-dot structures of magnesium and chlorine atoms.
(c ) Describe the formation of magnesium chloride from magnesium and chloride formed ?
(e) Why do such compounds have high melting points ?

Write the electron dot structure of magnesium and chlorine and show the formation of magnesium chloride by transfer of electrons.

(a) Give the electronic configurations of sodium and chlorine. (b) Write the electron-dot structures for sodium and chlorine atoms. (c) Describe the formation of sodium chloride from sodium and chlorine by the transfer of electrons. What changes take place in the electronic configurations of sodium and chlorine during the formation of sodium chloride? (d) Write any two properties of ionic compounds.

Write the electron-dot structures for sodium, Oxygen and magnesium.

(i) Write the electron-dot structures for sodium, oxygen and magnesium.

Explain by drawing a figure of the electronic configuration. Formation of Magnesium chloride from magnesium and chlorine.

(a). Write down the electron arrangement in (i) a magnesium atom, and (ii) a chlorine atom. (b). How many electrons are there in the valence shell of (i) a magnesium atom, and (ii) a chlorine atom? (c). Show the formation of magnesium chloride from magnesium and chlorine by the transfer of electrons. (d) State whetehr magnesium chloride will conduct electricity or not. give reason for your answer. (e). Why are covalent compounds generally poor conductors of electricity?