Question

magnesium (mg) is #12 on the periodic table and is found in group 2 (2a). which statement about magnesium below is true?
o magnesium likely to gain electrons to become stable.
o magnesium likely to lose electrons to become stable.

question 21
2 pts
nitrogen (n) is #7 on the periodic table and is found in group 15 (5a). which statement abo t magnesium below is true?
o nitrogen likely to gain electrons to become stable.
o nitrogen likely to lose electrons to become stable.

Explanation:

Magnesium is a metal in Group 2 (2A). Metals generally lose electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration. Nitrogen is a non - metal in Group 15 (5A). Non - metals generally gain electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration.

Answer:

For Magnesium: Magnesium likely to lose electrons to become stable.
For Nitrogen: Nitrogen likely to gain electrons to become stable.