Question

Difference between Magnesium ion and Magnesium atom​

Answer 1

Answer:

magnesium ion means it has 1valence electron because it has given its 1 electron to somebody and magnesium atom has 2 valence electrons

Answer 2

✳️ Magnesium ion has 10 electrons while magnesium atom has 12 electrons.

✳️ Magnesium ion carries positive charge (Cation) whereas Magnesium atom is neutral in nature.

✳️ Electronic configuration of Magnesium ion is 2,8 whereas that of Magnesium atom is 2,8,2