Between magnesium (Mg) and phosphorus (P)

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · A Level · Chemistry · Periodicity and periodic trends · Periodicity and periodic trends

Problem

Between magnesium (Mg) and phosphorus (P), which element would you predict to exhibit more pronounced metallic reactivity, and how do the combined trends in electronegativity and ionization energy support your prediction? Provide a brief justification.

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