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Na and Mg ions each have ten electrons surrounding their nuclei. which ion would you expect to have the larger radius? Explain your answer

Na and Mg ions each have ten electrons surrounding their nuclei. which ion would you expect to have the larger radius? Explain your answer
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Na and Mg ions each have ten electrons surrounding their nuclei. which ion would you expect to have the larger radius? Explain your answer

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Mg because it has more protons. opposites attract so the more protons the stronger the attraction
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