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Can you name the anion and cation present in MgCl₂?

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In magnesium chloride (MgCl₂), there are two types of ions present: a cation and an anion.

Cation

The cation in this compound is magnesium, which is represented as Mg²⁺. This means it has a positive charge of +2.

Anion

The anion in magnesium chloride is chloride, denoted as Cl⁻. Each chloride ion carries a negative charge of -1.

Summary

  • Cation: Mg²⁺ (Magnesium)
  • Anion: Cl⁻ (Chloride)