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Would the molecule "Mg20" occur in real life?
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No, it will not exist in real life

Step-by-step explanation:

Let us consider the electronic configuration of magnesium; Ne 3s2

We must also assume that the compound Mg20 is ionic. If this is the case, then it involve Mg+ and O^2-.

The electronic configuration of Mg+ is Ne 3s1. We can see that this specie has not yet attained a stable noble gas configuration, As a result of this, the ion is not stable. Hence, Mg20 does not occur in real life,

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