1. Answer the following questions for an atom of magnesium….
1. Answer the following questions for an atom of magnesium. A. The atomic number of magnesium is ________ and magnesium contains _______ protons and ________ electrons. B. The electron configuration for magnesium is: 1st energy level = ____ electrons 2nd energy level = ____ electrons 3rd energy level = ____ electrons C. An atom of magnesium has ______________ valence electrons. D. A particular isotope of magnesium has a mass number of 26. (26Mg) This isotope contains ______ protons, __________electrons, and __________ neutrons. E. Magnesium is a member of the _________ family of elements. F. When magnesium forms an ion is will have a _____________ charge. (negative 1, negative 2, positive 1, positive 2 2. 1 mole of sulfur has a mass of _____________ g. 3. How many moles of iron are there in a nail weighing 5.75 g? Show the set up for credit. (Assume this nail is pure iron.)