[Ter]

Hi I wanted to test my understanding so I picked a random compound to explain it's reaction in water, to which I am not sure about my interpretation of MgCl in water. I really appreciate it if you could answer my questions, highlighted in purple.

I know it dissolves, the lattice ionic structure breaks into aqueous ions that act independently of the other ion. The magnesium ion will attract a high number of water molecules ( not ligands right? ) due to its high charge density. It is also more polarising, pulling the electrons from O towards itself, and also exert a pulling force on the shared electron pair between O and H, leaving H exposed and positively charged. Bond between O and H will break, more hydrogen ions in water therefore solution is acidic.

Is my interpretation correct?

But what about the chloride ions, how many water molecules will it attract?
Is it polarising, pulling electrons from O and also H like Mg2_ does and thus contribute to the pool of H ions? Or is it just a spectator ion..but if it is, then does it form bonds with water molecules and how?


Is dissolving in water called the process of hydration?

Please help me,

Thank you so so much!

[Ter]

Can anyone help me please?
Thank you so much!