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OpenStudy (anonymous):

why does it take so much energy to remove the third electron from magnesium?

OpenStudy (preetha):

Gurleen, please start by writing the outer electronic configuration of Mg. Then tell me where is the third electron being removed from, which shell? the answer should be pretty obvious.

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