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If an atom loses two electrons what charge will it have?

+1

-1

+2

-2​

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Answer:

+2

Step-by-step explanation:

Because electrons are negative so if electrons are lost then it will automatically become positive in this case +2. This will be right if there are then more electrons than protons in total. I pretty sure it's correct.

User Otrejni
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The third is the correct answer +2
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