The following shows the electronic distribution diagram for the formation of MgCl
2 molecule. Based on this answer the following questions.

(a) Which of the above atom loses electrons to form a cation?
(b) Which of the above atom gain electrons to form an anion?
(c) How many electrons are transferred from Mg to Cl?
(d) Write the name of the anion formed.
(e) Which noble gas configuration do these ions resemble?
(f) Write the electronic configuration of Mg
2+ & Cl
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