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How many protons and electrons does an ion of Ca2+ have?

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Answer:

No. of electrons = 18

No. of protons = 20

Step-by-step explanation:

The atomic number of Ca is 20. Thus, it contains 20 protons and 20 electrons.

One Ca atom loses 2 electrons to form Ca2+ ion.

Ca→Ca2+ + 2e

Hence, the number of electrons in Ca 2+ ion is 20−2=18.

Thus, 20 protons and18 electrons are present in Ca 2+

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