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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION Gain or Lose Magnesium (Mg) has 2 valence electrons. Will the Mg atom gain or lose electrons to form an ion? • Elements > 4 valance e- gain e- • Elements < 4 valance e- lose e- Neither Lose Gain
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

Gain or Lose
Magnesium (Mg) has 2 valence electrons. Will
the Mg atom gain or lose electrons to form an
ion?
• Elements > 4 valance e-
gain e-
• Elements < 4 valance e-
lose e-
Neither
Lose
Gain

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Mg will lose 2 valance electrons to obtain octet
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