Magnesium Chlorite and Ionic Compounds

The video tutorial explains how to write the formula for magnesium chlorite. It begins by identifying magnesium and chlorite, noting that chlorite is a polyatomic ion with a charge of 1-. The tutorial discusses the ionic nature of the compound, emphasizing the need to balance charges to achieve a neutral compound. It concludes with the final formula for magnesium chlorite, Mg(ClO2)2.

What is the symbol for magnesium?

• Mg

• Mn

• Ma

• M

Which of the following is true about the chlorite ion?

• It has a charge of 2+.

• It is found on the periodic table.

• It is a polyatomic ion with a charge of 1-.

• It is a monatomic ion.

Why is magnesium chlorite considered an ionic compound?

• Because it has no charge.

• Because it consists of a metal and a group of nonmetals.

• Because it is made up of nonmetals only.

• Because it is made up of only metals.

What is the charge of a magnesium ion?

• 1+

• 2+

• 1-

• 2-

How many chlorite ions are needed to balance the charge of one magnesium ion?

• 4

• 1

• 2

• 3

What is the correct formula for magnesium chlorite?

• MgClO2

• MgClO

• Mg(ClO2)2

• Mg2ClO2

What is the net charge of the magnesium chlorite compound?

• 2-

• 1+

• 0

• 1-