Question

For Mg, because of the number of valence electrons you answered earlier, which scenario is most likely to occur in Nature? Mg will gain 6 electrons and become negatively charged Mg will gain 6 electrons and become positively charged Mg will lose 2 electrons and become negatively charged Mg will lose 2 electrons and become positively charged

Answer 1

Mg will lose 2 electrons and become positively charged.

Step-by-step explanation:

Using its electron configuration, it will want to use the closest Noble Gas to "replace" part of its electron config. Since Neon is #10 and Mg is #12, Mg will be losing 2 valence electrons, becoming positively charged as it is going down.