An Atom of Magnesium Is Shown Below

question 58

Multiple Choice

An atom of magnesium is shown below.The charge on this ion is _______ making the ion a _______.

• A) -10; anion
• B) -2; anion
• C) -2; cation
• D) + 2; anion
• E) + 2; cation

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