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What is the meaning of this symbol Fe2+​

What is the meaning of this symbol Fe2+​-example-1
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Fe is the element Iron, the 2+ is how many electrons is lost to make the ion, so 2 electrons are lost from the valence shell (to make a full outermost shell)
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Fe is the element Iron, the 2+ is the amount of ions is has lost to make the ion so 2 electrons are lost from the valence shell (to make a full outermost shell)

Fe=Iron

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