Question 3 • IA-Chemistry A Survey of Chemistry A
Magnesium forms a 2+ ion (Mg²⁺), while bromide forms a 1− ion (Br⁻). Two bromide ions are needed to balance the charge of one magnesium ion, giving the neutral formula MgBr₂. Therefore, the correct choice is MgBr₂.
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