Why does magnesium have a higher melting point than sodium
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Which statement best compares the melting points of magnesium and sodium?
a
Magnesium has a higher melting point because it contributes one additional electron per atom than sodium in the electron sea.
b
Sodium has a higher melting point because it contributes one fewer electron per atom than magnesium in the electron sea.
c
Sodium has a higher melting point because it contributes two fewer electrons per atom than magnesium in the electron sea.
d
Magnesium has a higher melting point because it contributes two additional electrons per atom than sodium in the electron sea.