Which of the following elements would most likely form an ion with a + 2 charge?

Si.

C.

Mg.

Na.

P.

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12 December, 00:52

Which of the following elements would most likely form an ion with a + 2 charge?

Si.

C.

Mg.

Na.

P.

+2

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Timothy Tran · Answer 1

The correct answer to this is Mg.

Explanation:

Mg is the second element at the Periodic Table, down Be. As its the oxidation number is 2, it can release two electrons to form compounds. Not like C that is tetravalent, or Na that is a monovalent element (1e-). Si, as C has 4 oxidation states, and phosphorus can lose or get 3 e - (for example PCl3), also get 5e - (for example P2O5)

Jameson Blevins · Answer 2

Mg

Explanation:

Magnesium has a valency of + 2

Which of the following elements would most likely form an ion with a + 2 charge?Si.C.Mg.Na.P.

Which of the following elements would most likely form an ion with a + 2 charge?

Si.

C.

Mg.

Na.

P.