Answer:
Paired = 12
Unpaired = 0
Step-by-step explanation:
Magnesium is alkaline earth metal.
It is present in second group.
Its atomic number is 12 and atomic mass 24 amu.
Electronic configuration:
Mg₁₂ = 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s²
It can seen from electronic configuration that all electrons are paired because s subshell have one orbital and it can accomodate two electrons. Each s subshells in magnesium have two electrons so these are filled and have paired electrons. While p subshell have three orbitals and can accomodate six electrons two by each orbital with opposite spin thus 2p is also filled and have paired electrons.