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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Sodium is found in group 1 on the periodic table, and magnesium is found in group 2. Both elements are in period 3. Which statement most likely explains why magnesium atoms form a stronger metallic bond than sodium atoms?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Somy

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Each sodium atom has a smaller radius than a magnesium atom. Each sodium ion has a smaller radius than a magnesium ion. Each magnesium atom contributes more localized electrons for bonding. Each magnesium atom contributes more delocalized electrons for bonding.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is it the last one?

OpenStudy (somy):

i think so too

OpenStudy (anonymous):

we passed the test wooo hooo

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks for the help

OpenStudy (somy):

good no probs :)

OpenStudy (somy):

but im not helping u next time :] coz its cheating and study study study

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no lol

OpenStudy (somy):

oh hell no help next time xD

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