INTERPARTICLE FORCES 129 4. The melting points of Na and Mg at 1 atm are 98°C and 650°C, respectively. (a) Write the noble gas shorthand electron configuration for each neutral atom. (i) Na (ii) Mg (b) Identify the atomic factor(s) which could account for the large difference in melting points between the two metals. Mention both atoms in your explanations.

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INTERPARTICLE FORCES
129
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The melting points of Na and Mg at 1 atm are 98°C and 650°C, respectively.
(a) Write the noble gas shorthand electron configuration for each neutral atom.
(i) Na
(ii) Mg
(b) Identify the atomic factor(s) which could account for the large difference in melting points
between the two metals. Mention both atoms in your explanations.
Transcribed Image Text:INTERPARTICLE FORCES 129 4. The melting points of Na and Mg at 1 atm are 98°C and 650°C, respectively. (a) Write the noble gas shorthand electron configuration for each neutral atom. (i) Na (ii) Mg (b) Identify the atomic factor(s) which could account for the large difference in melting points between the two metals. Mention both atoms in your explanations.
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