Question

5.
After a chemical reaction, a magnesium atom became a magnesium ion (Mg2+). What happened to
the magnesium atom?
B
А
С
It gained two electrons.
It lost two electrons.
It gained two protons.
It lost two protons.
D

Answer 1

Answer:

It lost two electron

Explanation:

I want to give explanation

Mg has 12 protons and 12 electron so to attain stablity mg losses two electron so it has 10 eletrons and 12protrons as we know electron is - and protron is + so +12-10=+2 hope you understand :-) any other questions ask me in comments I donot need points I just need your support