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Select the correct Chemical Formula for Magnesium Chloride:
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Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Therefore, MgCl2 is the chemical formula of Magnesium Chloride.

Detailed explanation-2: -Therefore, the chemical formula of magnesium chloride is given as MgCl2.

Detailed explanation-3: -Why is the formula for sodium chloride NaCl, but the formula for magnesium chloride is MgCl2? (A) Magnesium forms two-plus ions, so it requires one chloride ion to form an electrically neutral compound.

Detailed explanation-4: -Magnesium chloride. An inorganic compound consisting of one magnesium and two chloride ions. The compound is used in medicine as a source of magnesium ions, which are essential for many cellular activities. It has also been used as a cathartic and in alloys.

Detailed explanation-5: -I believe it is because of the position of Mg on the periodic table. It has to do with the electron orbitals, Mg is an alkali earth metal and therefore only has two more electrons than the previous noble gas (very stable electron config).

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