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

When a calcium atom forms an ion, it loses two electrons. What is the electrical charge of the calcium ion? A. -2 B. -1 C. +1 D. +2
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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. -2 B. -1 C. +1 D. +2

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The electric charge is +2 as it is loosing 2 electrons and not gaining too electrons.
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The electruc charge is plus two as it loses electrons and gains positive charge
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