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Why is magnesium a good conductor of electricity ?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Nature of Magnesium:** - Magnesium is classified as a metal. Metals are known for their ability to conduct electricity due to the presence of free-moving electrons. 2. **Understand the Electronic Configuration:** - The atomic number of magnesium is 12, which gives it the electronic configuration of 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s². This means magnesium has two electrons in its outermost shell (the 3s orbital). ...
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