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How many electrons are in mg2*+?

How many electrons are in mg2*+?-example-1
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Answer:

10 electrons

Explanation:

A magnesium atom contains 12 electrons in its ground state but because it has a charge of 2, it has 12 - 2 = 10 electrons .

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Answer:

"There are 10 electrons in a Mg2+ ion. A neutral atom of magnesium would have 12 electrons to balance out the positive charge of the 12"

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