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The simple model below is a neutral magnesium (Mg) atom with the element’s most common mass number.

A purple circle labeled M g sits at center with 3 concentric black lines around it. The inner line has 2 small green balls on it. The middle line has 8 small green balls on it. The outer line has 2 small green balls on it.

What must happen to an atom of magnesium in order to become a magnesium ion Mg+2?

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D. It must lose two electrons and become an ion.

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Answer:

It must lose two electrons and become an ion.

Explanation: Hope this helps :)

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