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Author Question: The atomic number of chlorine is 17. The atomic number of magnesium is 12. What (Read 1755 times)

Hawke

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on: May 26, 2013
The atomic number of chlorine is 17. The atomic number of magnesium is 12. What is the formula for magnesium chloride?
A) MgCl
B) MgCl2
C) Mg2Cl
D) Mg2Cl2
E) MgCl3


coco

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Reply #1 on: May 26, 2013
Answer: B


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