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Major Spinka DVM

Feb 20, 2025

What is the total number of electrons in a mg2+ ion? a) 14 b) 24 c) 10 d) 12 would it be 10 or 12 and why?

What is the total number of electrons in a mg2+ ion? a) 14 b) 24 c) 10 d) 12 would it be 10 or 12 and why?
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Raymond Moen

Feb 20, 2025

A Mg2+ ion would have 10 electrons because it lost 2 to meet the octet rule when it reacted.... Show More
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Raymond Moen

Feb 20, 2025

The answer is (1) 10. The protons of Mg atom is 12. So the Mg atom has 12 electrons. The Mg2+ ion has lost two electrons so it has two positive charge. Then the answer is 10 electrons.... Show More
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