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 .
"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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