why magnesium form MG + 2 ion but sodium forms na +1 ion
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Becauseause of its electronic configuration
Explanation:
Magnesium is in group 2 so it has got 2 electron in its valence shell, it loses 2 electron to form
compunds such as Magnesium oxide (MgO).
On the other have Sodium belongs to group 1 so it has only 1 electrons in its valence shell, it loses 1 electron to form compunds like (NaCl)
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