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An ion of calcium has a charge of 2+. The ion contains 18 electrons. How many protons does a neutral atom of calcium possess? 18 20 36 2 2
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An ion of calcium has a charge of 2+. The ion contains 18 electrons. How many protons does a neutral atom of calcium possess?

18

20

36

2
2

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Step-by-step explanation:

The ion and the neutral atom both contain 20 protons. Generally the protons stay in the nucleus forever.

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