Which statement best explains why calcium has a larger atomic radius than magnesium? A.
Calcium has a stronger nuclear charge than magnesium.
B.
Calcium has electrons in more energy levels than magnesium.
C.
Calcium has more neutrons than magnesium.
D.
Calcium’s third energy level contains more electrons than magnesium’s.

Calcium has electrons in more energy levels than magnesium.

Explanation:

Correct on Edmentum (Plato)

answer: -

reaction:

na + cl ⇌ nacl

balanced chemical equation:

na + 2cl ⇌ nacl2

sodium + clorine goes to form sodium chloride (table salt).

the product is nacl2.

and the reactants are na and cl.

(note: if you don’t know what ⇌ means, read below: -

⇌(double head arrow) means reversible reaction).