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Which is the correct interpretation of the formula mgf2? the lattice contains 1 magnesium atom for every 2 fluorine atoms. the lattice contains 1 magnesium ion for every 2 fluoride ions. the lattice contains 2 magnesium atoms for every fluorine atom. the lattice contains 2 magnesium ions for every fluoride ion.

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Answer: the lattice contains 1 magnesium ion for every 2 fluoride ions.

[tex]MgF_2[/tex]  is an ionic compound. It contains positive ions of Magnesium and  and negative ions of Fluorine. To balance the +2 positive charge of one magnesium ion, two (-1) negatively charged Fluorine ions are present. Hence, The correct interpretation of [tex]MgF_2[/tex]  is that the lattice contains 1 Magnesium ion for every 2 Fluoride ions.