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Which of the following elements would most likely form an ion with a +2 charge?

Si.


C.


Mg.


Na.


P.

User Cmpickle
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Answer:

Mg

Step-by-step explanation:

Magnesium has a valency of +2

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Answer:

The correct answer to this is Mg.

Step-by-step explanation:

Mg is the second element at the Periodic Table, down Be. As its the oxidation number is 2, it can release two electrons to form compounds. Not like C that is tetravalent, or Na that is a monovalent element (1e-). Si, as C has 4 oxidation states, and phosphorus can lose or get 3 e- (for example PCl3), also get 5e- (for example P2O5)

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