The Energy Diagram Below Is for an Ion of Magnesium

question 31

Multiple Choice

The energy diagram below is for an ion of magnesium. To make this ion, the atom that it came from had to_________.

• A) become a different atom.
• B) gain electrons.
• C) become a nonmetal.
• D) lose electrons.
• E) become a metal.

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Definitions:

Insertion Point

The specific location in a data structure or document where new data will be entered or added.

Modulus Operator

An operator used in programming to find the remainder of the division of one number by another.

Expression

A combination of variables, operators, and values that produces a result or value when evaluated.

Binary Operators

Operators that operate on two operands and perform operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or logical comparison.