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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. -2 . C. +2 . D. +1
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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. -2 . C. +2 . D. +1

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Answer:

C. +2

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User Reden
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Since it has lost 2 electrons, hence the protons would be more by 2.

Charge:

C. +2
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