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

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


B. ionic.

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