Answer to Question #221013 in Organic Chemistry for Sanuda

Question

The isotopes of magnesium, 24Mg and 25Mg, both form ions with charge 2+. Which of

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the following statements about these ions is true?

A Both ions have electronic configuration 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2

B 25Mg2+ has more protons than 24Mg2+. 12 12

C The ions have the same number of electrons but different numbers of neutrons.

D The ions have the same number of neutrons but different numbers of protons.

Answer 1

D. The ions have the same number of neutrons but different numbers of protons.