Magnesium metal is easily deformed by an applied force, whereas magnesium fluoride is
Chapter 9, Problem 9.71(choose chapter or problem)
Magnesium metal is easily deformed by an applied force, whereas magnesium fluoride is shattered. Why do these two solids behave so differently?
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