16. Which element has th17. Magnesium, Mg, tends to form a + 2 ion. Which will have the larger atomic radius? Mg or Mg2 + (Explain why) e greater electronegativity: fluorine or lithium? What does this mean?

Th is the symbol for element Thorium.

Mg is magnesium while Mg 2 + is magnesium Ion. Judging from periodic trends, atomic radius is one half the distance between the atoms of two covalently bonded atoms. It decreases as elevtrons are added to valence shells. That means, across the period it increases and down the group it decreases. Making Mg2 + smaller.

Electronegativity is the energy needed to take an electron in the gaseous state. Florine is more electron negative that lithium. It increases across the period and decreases down the group. Except in the Noble group.