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How many electrons does mg2+ have?
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How many electrons does mg2+ have?

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The most common magnesium ion has a +2 charge, which means it has lost two of its original 12 electrons, leaving a total of 10 electrons. The atomic number of magnesium is 12 which means that in its stable state it has 12 protons and 12 electrons.
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The answer is 12 electrons
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