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URGENT PLS HELP!!!!!

What charge would you expect on an ion from group 2A, such as magnesium (Mg) or
barium (Ba)?

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Answer is +2 in the group 2a
User Michael Low
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Answer:

+2

Step-by-step explanation:

Elements in group 2A have 2 valence electrons in their outer shell, so when they bond with other atoms, they are most likely to give away these 2 electrons. With 2 electrons gone, the ion will have a positive charge (since there are now more protons than electrons in the atom).

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