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When a calcium atom forms an ion, it loses two electrons. What is the electrical charge of the calcium ion?

A.
+1







B.
-1







C.
+2







D.
-2

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Answer:

+2

Step-by-step explanation:

Calcium also has a positive charge of 2. In the case of calcium ion, we have a calcium element with a positive charge of 2.

User Vadiraj S J
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the electrical charge is +2 (positive)
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