Which of the following compounds is ionic? A)PF ₃ B)CS ₂ C)HCl D)SO ₂ E)MgCl ₂

Name: Which of the following compounds is ionic? A)PF 3 B)CS 2 C)HCl D)SO 2 E)MgCl 2
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MgCl2 is an ionic compound because it is composed of a metal (Mg) and a non-metal (Cl) and forms a crystalline lattice structure with the transfer of electrons from Mg to Cl. The other compounds listed are either covalent or molecular compounds.

Which of the Following Compounds Is Ionic