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When the ionic solute $\mathrm{MgCl}_{2}$ is dissolved in water, what can you say about the number of chloride ions present in the solution compared to the number of magnesium ions in the solution?
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Step 1: The ionic solute $\mathrm{MgCl}_{2}$ is composed of one magnesium ion ($\mathrm{Mg}^{2+}$) and two chloride ions ($\mathrm{Cl}^{-}$). Show more…
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