From the symbol $_{12}^{24} M g,$ state the mass number, the atomic number and electronic configuration of magnesium.

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Mass number = 24
Atomic number = 12
Electronic configuration = 2, 8, 2

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$_{12}^{24} M g a n d_{12}^{26} M g$ are symbols of two isotopes of magnesium.

(a) Compare the atoms of these isotopes with respect to :

(i) the composition of their nuclei.

(ii) their electronic configurations.

(b) Give reasons why teh two isotopes of magnesium ahve different mass numbers.

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