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Fewer delocalised electrons per atom in magnesium.
Weaker metallic bonding needs more energy to overcome.

","correct":false,"explanation":"The ion charges and electron contributions have been reversed. Magnesium forms Mg²⁺ and contributes more delocalised electrons, so its metallic bonding is stronger than sodium’s."},{"text":"

Mg⁺ has the same charge as Na⁺.
Equal delocalised electrons per atom in each metal.
Identical metallic bonding needs equal energy to overcome.

","correct":false,"explanation":"Magnesium and sodium do not form ions of equal charge or contribute equal numbers of electrons. Mg²⁺ and two delocalised electrons per atom create stronger metallic bonding."},{"text":"

Mg²⁺ has lower charge than Na⁺.
Fewer delocalised electrons per atom in magnesium.
Weaker metallic bonding needs less energy to overcome.

","correct":false,"explanation":"Magnesium’s higher melting temperature is not caused by weaker attraction. Its greater ionic charge and larger electron contribution strengthen metallic bonding, increasing the energy required."}]},{"id":"9d11e292-518f-4fd4-8a2a-c0772d6326c7","cardType":"cloze","points":null,"front":"Electron-pair repulsion theory says electron pairs around a central atom arrange [ ].","back":"Electron-pair repulsion theory says electron pairs around a central atom arrange as far apart as possible.","mcqOptions":[{"text":"as far apart as possible","correct":true,"explanation":"Electron pairs repel one another because they are negatively charged. They adopt an arrangement that maximises their separation and therefore minimises repulsion."},{"text":"as close together as possible","correct":false,"explanation":"Electron pairs repel rather than attract one another, so arranging close together would maximise repulsion. 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CO₂: linear and symmetrical, so dipoles cancel.
H₂O: non-linear, so dipoles do not cancel.

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CO₂: linear and symmetrical, so dipoles cancel.
H₂O: non-linear, so dipoles do not cancel.

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CO₂: linear and symmetrical, but C=O bonds are non-polar.
H₂O: non-linear, and O-H bonds are polar.

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CO₂: non-linear, but dipoles cancel.
H₂O: linear, so dipoles do not cancel.

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CO₂: linear and symmetrical, so dipoles reinforce.
H₂O: non-linear, so dipoles cancel.

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