CH-1194
Metals and alloys
Chemistry · Secondary 4 · Medium · Metals and alloys
Which statement explains why magnesium has a much higher melting point than sodium?
- Magnesium atoms are larger, so they vibrate less.
- Magnesium has weaker metallic bonds than sodium.
- Magnesium ions have a higher charge and stronger metallic bonds.
- Magnesium has fewer delocalised electrons than sodium.
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