alleryStart learning →Mg has a smaller atomic radius than Na mainly because Mg has:
Aan extra electron shell
Ba larger nuclear charge
Ca lower ionization enthalpy
Da larger valence shell
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. a larger nuclear charge
Na and Mg share the third shell, but Mg has more protons that pull the valence electrons closer.
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