Homework Help: Physical science

Posted by Jules on Sunday, April 17, 2011 at 11:13pm.

Why is it easy for a magnesIum(mg number 12)
To lose 2 electrons.

Is it because the nuclear charge of the mg atom is relatively weak?

Physical science - SraJMcGin, Monday, April 18, 2011 at 1:10am
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