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

Explanation:

The atom X is an atom of Magnesium.

Magnesiu(Mg) has valency 2.

The charge on the ion after losing two ions will be +2.

The number of protons will be 12 and electron will be 10.

Answer 2

The name of the element is magnesium

No of protons =12

No of electrons = 12

As it losses two electrons it will gain a +2 charge forming Mg2+

No of electrons = 10

No of protons remain the same

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