Identify the type of bond and the product formula expected between magnesium (Mg) and chlorine (Cl), and explain the basic nature of this bond. Show the resulting outer electron configurations of Mg and Cl after the bond has formed

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The compounds will form an ionic bond since one is a metal (loses electrons) and the other is a non-metal

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