Magnesium Atoms Have Two Electrons in the Outermost Shell

question 27

Multiple Choice

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

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

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