Question

Magnesium, on the left of Periodic Table, is more metallic than chlorine on the right of this Period. Why is this? - Because Magnesium has

Answer 1

magnesium is more metallic than chlorine because elements with metallic character readily lose electrons. Magnesium has an ionic charge of +2, ie. it will lose 2 electrons if possible. Chlorine has an ionic charge of -1, means that it will gain 1 electron if possible.