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What is the amount of charge on a calcium ion if its neutral atom has lost two valence electrons? A. 1+ B. 2+ C. 3+ D. 4+
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What is the amount of charge on a calcium ion if its neutral atom has lost two valence electrons?

A. 1+
B. 2+
C. 3+
D. 4+

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Answer: B

Explanation: a calcium ion has a charge of +2 because it has 2 more protons than electrons giving it a positive charge instead of neutral or negative.

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