Magnesium has an atomic number of 12. Which of the following statement is true of a neutral magnesium atom?

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Hriman
Mar 27, 2018

It has 12 electrons and 12 protons

Explanation:

For a neutral atom, they contain the same number of protons and electrons. Therefore, a Mg atom would contain 12 protons since it has an atomic number of 12, and since it is electrically neutral it has the same amount of electrons as well.

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