In water, MgCl2 dissociates into Mg2+ and Cl-. Based on this information what type of bond is involved in the formation of MgCl2?

A. polar covalent
B. hydrogen
C. nonpolar covalent
D. electrostatic
E. ionic


Answer: E

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