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  • 07-04-2018
  • Chemistry
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To form a stable ion will magnesium gain or lose electrons how many electrons

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PeriwinkleBlue PeriwinkleBlue
  • 07-04-2018
The electronic structure of Magnesium is 2,8,2
so in order to form a stable ions, it will lose 2 electrons.
Now, the proton number of Mg is 12, electron number is 10.
It will show positive charge.
Conclusion: Mg will lose 2 electrons to form Mg2+. 
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