If an atom loses two electrons what charge will it have?

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Jax Maldonado

Physics

11 November, 05:56

If an atom loses two electrons what charge will it have?

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Answers (2)

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Grayson Mitchell · Answer 1

Grayson Mitchell 11 November, 05:59

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The third is the correct answer + 2

Jabari Orozco · Answer 2

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Explanation:

Because electrons are negative so if electrons are lost then it will automatically become positive in this case + 2. This will be right if there are then more electrons than protons in total. I pretty sure it's correct.

If an atom loses two electrons what charge will it have?+1-1+2-2

If an atom loses two electrons what charge will it have?

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-1

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-2