Magnesium Atoms Have Two Electrons in the Outermost Shell

question 61

Multiple Choice

Magnesium atoms have two electrons in the outermost shell. As a result, you would expect magnesium to form ions with a charge of

• A) +2.
• B) +1.
• C) - 2.
• D) - 1.
• E) either +2 or - 2

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