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-Dominant- [34]
3 years ago
14

A calcium atom has two valence electrons. Do you think it will lose two electrons or gain six

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1 answer:
stiks02 [169]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

A calcium atom will lose its two electrons to obtain an octect in its outermost electron shell.

Explanation:

When a calcium atom loses two electrons, it becomes a positive ion. Due to the process of chemical bonding, it is easier for calcium to lose 2 atomes rather than gaining 6 more atoms.

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