A sample of magnesium is added to dilute hydrochloric acid. The mixture is then evaporated, and a solid residue of magnesium chloride is left behind. Which statement is correct?
- AA covalent solid is formed in this process.
- BEach chlorine atom gains one electron in this process.
- CEach magnesium atom loses only one electron in this process.
- DMolecules of an element are formed during the reaction.