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An ion has a 2⁺ charge and 18 electrons. What is the identity of the element? A. S B. Ar C. Ca D. K

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C. Ca (calcium)

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The neutral atom would have two additional electrons to bring the net charge to zero. That would make it 20 electrons for a neutral atom. To be neutral, it must have 20 protons, which would be element 20, Ca (calcium).

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