Question

What would charge would you expect a magnesium atom to form?1-2-1+2+

Answer 1

2+

Step-by-step explanation

Magnesium is a member of group 2 elements. All group 2 elements have two electrons in their outermost shell and when they lose the valence two electrons, they form 2+ ion.

Therefore, 2+ charge would be expected to be formed by