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Think about a neutral magnesium atom.Then think of a magnesium ion with a 2+charge.How are they different?
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Think about a neutral magnesium atom.Then think of a magnesium ion with a 2+charge.How are they different?

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a neutral atom has no added/missing electrons, it's simply neutral. A +2 however signifies something, what do you believe it means in terms of added/subtracted electrons?
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