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A magnesium (Mg) atom has 2 valence electrons. Which of the following would be the most likely way for a magnesium atom to become stable? O A. Lose 2 electrons O B. Lose 1 electron O C. Gain 6 electrons
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A magnesium (Mg) atom has 2 valence electrons. Which of the following

would be the most likely way for a magnesium atom to become stable?
O
A. Lose 2 electrons
O
B. Lose 1 electron
O
C. Gain 6 electrons
O
D. Gain 1 electron

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A. Lose two, or would take the least amount of energy
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