Question

An atom X that has 12 protons and 12 electrons, loses two electrons to form an ion.What will be charge of the ion? What will be the number of protons and electrons in the ion?

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Charge on ion is two unit positive charge.

No. of proton = 12

No. of electron = 10

Valency = 2

Valence electron = 12.

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