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What is the effective nuclear charge for magnesium?.

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Answer: Heyo Kenji Here! Here's your answer- Mg =1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 = [Ne]3s2, therefore magnesium has 10 core electrons from its 1s2, 2s2, 2p6 orbitals. Magnesium is element 12, so it has 12 protons and a nuclear charge of 12.

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