StoryQuest · Mission 033

Chemistry · Foundation

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Live relationship∑q++∑q−=0\sum q_{+} + \sum q_{-} = 0
Atom builder. Chloride ions per magnesium at 5.4 . Negative charge 5.4 e, Positive charge 2 e. Currently negative charge is over by 3.4 e.ATOM BUILDERTUNINGNUCLEUS5.4

Negative charge

5.4e

Positive charge

2e

5.4

Atom builder. Chloride ions per magnesium at 5.4 . Negative charge 5.4 e, Positive charge 2 e. Currently negative charge is over by 3.4 e.

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You arrive at a de-icing compound being mixed for an airfield.

Each magnesium ion carries a 2+ charge. Chloride ions carry 1- each, and the ratio in the mix is wrong, so the compound will not crystallise.