Which of the following best helps to explain why Na(s) is more reactive with water than Mg(s) is? — Atomic Structure Chemistry Question
Question
Which of the following best helps to explain why Na(s) is more reactive with water than Mg(s) is?
A.
Na(s) is softer than Mg(s).
B.
The atomic mass of Na is less than that of Mg.
C.
The Na+ ion has weaker Coulombic attraction to an anion than the Mg2+ ion has.
D.✓ Correct
The first ionization energy of Na is less than that of Mg.
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