an atom of mg is smaller than an atom of Na.
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Magnesium atom is smaller than sodium atom because the nuclear charge of Magnesium ( 12+ ) is higher than that of Sodium ( 11+ ). Magnesium nucleus will attract the electrons more toward it and therefore, shrinking the size of the atom.
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Magnesium atom is smaller than sodium atom because the nuclear charge of Magnesium ( 12+ ) is higher than that of Sodium ( 11+ ). Magnesium nucleus will attract the electrons more toward it and therefore, shrinking the size of the atom.
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