Magnesium chloride is a salt formed with ionic bonds between one magnesium ion and two chloride ions. Magnesium has two electrons in its outer shell and chlorine has seven electrons in its outer shell. How are the electrons transferred between these atoms?

A. Both magnesium and chlorine are reduced.
B. Magnesium is oxidized and chlorine is reduced.
C. Chlorine is oxidized and magnesium is reduced.
D. Both magnesium and chlorine are oxidized.


B

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