Magnesium is a metal with two electrons in its outermost energy level. When it becomes an ion, what happens to its valence electrons? What happens to its charge?

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AronVanAmmers · Answer 1 · 2021-03-05T12:33:59+0000

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When it becomes an ion, it donates its valence electrons and becomes positively charged. The positively charged ion would be Mg²⁺ because it loses two electrons. It would have 12 protons and 10 electrons.

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Ulad Kasach · Answer 2 · 2021-03-09T16:55:27+0000

Answer:The answer to your question is Mg loses its valence electrons and acquire a positive charge (Mg⁺²).

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