When an atom of calcium (Ca) forms an ion by losing two electrons, what is the ion’s type and charge? cation, 2+ anion, 2− cation, 2− anion, 2+

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Tamon · Answer 1 · 2022-10-16T01:33:48+0000

Answer: it would be cation, 2+

Explanation: electrons are negatively charged by 1. So if you get rid of 2 electrons it would be positive and cation is used to represent positive ions.

When an atom of calcium (Ca) forms an ion by losing two electrons, what is the ion’s type and charge? cation, 2+ anion, 2− cation, 2− anion, 2+

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