When Forming an Ion, Calcium, Ca, Will ________ Electron(s)

question 151

Multiple Choice

When forming an ion, calcium, Ca, will ________ electron(s) .

• A) gain one
• B) gain two
• C) gain three
• D) lose one
• E) lose two

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