Magnesium Atoms Have Two Electrons in the Outermost Shell

question 45

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

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