What is the net electrical charge on a magnesium ion that is formed when a neutral atom loses two electrons?

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Giorgio Tempesta · Answer 1 · 2019-11-08T09:54:35+0000

Recall that an electron has a charge of –1. Losing two electrons is a decrease by –2, which is the same as saying –(–2), which means a net charge of +2.

What is the net electrical charge on a magnesium ion that is formed when a neutral atom loses two electrons?

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