Why is Mg++ smaller than Mg atom?

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RazorHead · Answer 1 · 2021-11-28T02:48:45+0000

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The magnesium ion is much smaller than the magnesium atom because magnesium atom contains more electrons as compared to magnesium ion. Explanation: ... Whereas when an atom tends to lose an electron then it acquires a positive charge and size of the atom tends to increase.

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