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How does Magnesium become an ion? What is the charge of the Magnesium ion?





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The magnesium atom lost two electrons. The ion has a negative two charge.
The magnesium atom lost two electrons. The ion has a negative two charge.

The magnesium atom lost two electrons. The ion has a positive two charge.
The magnesium atom lost two electrons. The ion has a positive two charge.

The magnesium atom gained two electrons. The ion has a negative two charge.
The magnesium atom gained two electrons. The ion has a negative two charge.

The magnesium atom gained two electrons. The ion has a positive two charge.
The magnesium atom gained two electrons. The ion has a positive two charge.
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The magnesium atom lost two electrons. The ion has a positive two charge (Mg2+).