Question

Can the radius of Mg2+ ion be smaller than the corresponding Mg atom? Justify your answer.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

Cations are always smaller than their parent atoms this is because they have lesser electrons, while their nuclear charge remains the same. The remaining electrons are, therefore held more tightly by the protons in the nucleus and thus their radii. are smaller than the parent atoms

Explanation:

that's why Mg2+ ion is smaller than Mg