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No, magnesium (Mg) typically forms compounds with other elements by losing two electrons to achieve a stable octet configuration, while lithium (Li) generally forms compounds by donating one electron. As a result, they are unlikely to form stable compounds together due to their significantly different bonding behavior.
Magnesium typically forms 2+ cations (Mg2+) in ionic compounds, meaning it loses 2 electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration.
Mg2+ ions do not act as either acids or bases. They are typically found in ionic compounds and do not donate or accept protons, which are characteristics of acids and bases, respectively.
No, Mg2 is not an ionic compound. It represents a magnesium ion with a +2 charge. In ionic compounds, there is typically an interaction between a metal cation (like Mg2) and a nonmetal anion to form the compound.
Mg2+
The cation for MgCl2 is Mg2+.