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20 May, 12:08

A certain element forms an ion with 36 electrons and a charge of + 2. identify the element. express your answer as a chemical symbol.

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  1. 20 May, 12:19
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    The element is Sr (strontium)

    strontium is in atomic number 38 in the periodic table. Strontium has 2.8.8.8.8.2

    it loses two electrons to become stable hence it has a charge of 2+. when strontium loses two electron it form ion with 36 electrons
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