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Identify the number of electrons

Atomic mass: 24


Atomic number: 12


-2 charge

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Atomic number given is 12 is Mg magnesium

Protons and electrons are equal if element has not become an ion. 12 protons +, and 12 negative electrons= atomic number of 12

Charge of -2 means there are:
/////. 14 negative electrons

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24 is the answer of this question

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