Question

If M represents an element in Group 2, what would the formula of its chloride be?

Answer 1

`MX_2` would be the formula of a Group 2 metal halide.

Explanation:

And representative examples: `"magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, strontium chloride"`, i.e. `MgCl_2, CaCl_2, SrCl_2`.