What is the difference between the representations #Mg# and #Mg^(2+)#?

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What is the difference between the representations #Mg# and #Mg^(2+)#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-02-18T16:29:11

The charge.

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#Mg# differs from #Mg^(2+)# because #Mg# is an element/atom whereas #Mg^(2+)# is a charged ion. The latter representation is used when there is an ion of Mg present in the reaction.

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