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19 December, 05:56

Magnesium has 12 electrons arranged in three energy levels. The outer level has two electrons. In order to become stable, the atom loses two electrons thus exposing the previous level with 8 electrons and subsequently becomes an ion withA. 2 positive chargesB. 8 negative chargesC. 1 negative chargeD. 8 positive chargesE. no charge

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  1. 19 December, 06:08
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    A. 2 positive charges

    It is losing it's negative charge that made it neutral by losing 2 electrons, making it a positive ion
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