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What is the total number of electrons in a Mg2+ ion? A) 14 B) 24 C) 10 D) 12 Would it be 10 or 12 and why?
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What is the total number of electrons in a Mg2+ ion?

A) 14 B) 24 C) 10 D) 12
Would it be 10 or 12 and why?

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A Mg2+ ion would have 10 electrons because it lost 2 to meet the octet rule when it reacted.
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