2006-10-26 16:03:18 · 4 answers · asked by chemnoob 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Magnesium has a greater atomic mass then Natrium.
Hence, the London force acting on Magnesium will be stronger than in Natrium. Resulting in the higher melting point on Magnesium than Natrium.
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vixklen
2006-10-26 19:19:27 · answer #1 · answered by vixklen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two reasons:
a) the radius of magnesium atoms is smaller than that of sodium, so they pack together better and
b) each Mg gives 2 electrons, whereas each Na only gives 1 electron the the pool which holds the whole lot together.
2006-10-30 09:53:04 · answer #2 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because magnesium is just really cool, man!!!
2016-05-21 23:53:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the intermollecular bonds are different,
2006-10-26 16:11:14 · answer #4 · answered by scottieknows95 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋