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In Physics / High School | 2014-09-21

Magnesium (Mg) is located to the right of sodium (Na) because Mg has...

a.) Fewer electrons
b.) Fewer protons
c.) Both a.) and b.)
d.) None of the above.

Asked by Katlovesyou

Answer (3)

D, None of the above. Mg has more protons and electrons than Sodium.

Answered by asheshkebab | 2024-06-10

Magnesium is to the right of sodium in the Periodic Table because it has more protons. The number of protons is represented by the atomic number, with sodium having 11 and magnesium having 12. ;

Answered by DerekCecil | 2024-06-18

Magnesium is to the right of sodium in the Periodic Table because it has more protons. Sodium has an atomic number of 11 and magnesium has an atomic number of 12. Thus, the answer is d.) None of the above.
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Answered by DerekCecil | 2024-10-09