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Which statement correctly explains how magnesium and chlorine combine to form magnesium chloride?
A.
the Cl atom loses two electrons to Mg for bonding
B.
the Mg atom loses two electrons, so two Cl atoms are needed to bond
C.
the Mg atom gains three electrons from Cl to bond
D.
the Cl atom loses one electron to each of the two Mg atoms for bonding