Question

A magnesium atom has 2 valence electrons in its third shell. Which is a TRUE statement about what happens when it forms an ion?

a. It will lose 2 electrons in order to become stable.
b. It will gain 2 electrons in order to become stable.
c. It will have more electrons than protons.
d. It will be an anion.

Answer 1

yes i am positive that it will lose 2 electrons in order to become stable. because i just did that answer and got it correct. please listen to me i am positive so the answer is A.

Answer 2

A. It will lose 2 electrons in order to become more stable