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If a copper atom loses two electrons, the name of the copper ion is:

copper (I) ion
copper (II) ion
cupride ion
copper ion

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I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is the second option. If a copper atom loses two electrons, the name of the copper ion is copper (II) ion . Also it is called cupric acid. However, the latter is an old term and is not recommended. Hope this answers the question.
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