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describe, in terms of electrons, what happens when a magnesium atom reacts with chlorine atoms to produce magnesium chloride?

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The metal ions become positive ions and the non-metal atoms become negative ions. There is a strong electrostatic force of attraction between these oppositely charged ions called an ionic bond.
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Answer:

Electrons move from the magnesium atoms to the chlorine atoms.

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