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How to Write the Formula for Magnesium chloride

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  • Determine the type of compound you are working with.
  • Apply the rules for naming that type of compound.
  • Practice until it becomes second nature.
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For Magnesium chloride use the hints and resources below to help write the formula.

Hint for Writing the Formula for Magnesium chloride

Magnesium chloride is a binary ionic compound so we'll need to balance ionic charges.
  • Write the element symbols for Magnesium and Chlorine.
  • Use the Periodic Table to find the ionic charges for Magnesium and Chlorine.
  • Balance the charges to make sure the net (overall) charge on the compound is zero.

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