Because they cancel out. There are two chlorine ions for each magnesium ion.
The charge on each magnesium ion is: 2+
the charge on each chloride ion I: 1-
so therefore: +2 -1 -1 = 0
Magnesium (+2) + Chloride (-1) + Chloride (-1)
Ok, I'm very bad at explaining, but hope this helps.. XD
The charge on each magnesium ion is: 2+
the charge on each chloride ion I: 1-
so therefore: +2 -1 -1 = 0
Magnesium (+2) + Chloride (-1) + Chloride (-1)
Ok, I'm very bad at explaining, but hope this helps.. XD