Magnesium Chloride Ionic Or Covalent

The compound magnesium chloride is ionic in nature. This is because it is made up of positively charged magnesium ions (Mg2+) and negatively charged chloride ions (Cl-), which are held together by strong electrostatic attractions between opposite charges. Ionic compounds typically have high melting and boiling points, are soluble in water, and conduct electricity when melted or dissolved in water.