How many electrons are there in one24 212 Mg + ion?A. 10B. 12C. 14D. 22
Question
How many electrons are there in one24 212 Mg + ion?A. 10B. 12C. 14D. 22
Solution
The atomic number of Magnesium (Mg) is 12, which means a neutral atom of Magnesium has 12 electrons. The ion notation "Mg+2" indicates that the atom has lost 2 electrons. Therefore, a Mg+2 ion would have 12 - 2 = 10 electrons. So, the answer is A. 10.
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