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An element of Group Il loses two electrons in the process of a chemical combination. What is its ionic charge?

A. +2
B. -2

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Answer:

A. +2

Step-by-step explanation:

When neutral atom loses electrons, number protons(+) becomes more than number of electrons(-), so charge of ion is positive.

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