A magnesium ion is than a sodium ion.

A magnesium ion (Mg²⁺) and a sodium ion (Na⁺) each have 10 electrons, so they are isoelectronic. Magnesium has 12 protons, while sodium has 11; the stronger attraction from magnesium’s nucleus pulls the same electron cloud closer. Therefore, the magnesium ion is smaller.

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