Answer:
lost 2 electrons
Explanation:
A <em>cation</em> by definition is a positively charged ion. They are formed when a metal loses its electrons. A cation has more protons than electrons, giving it a net positive charge. So, it had to have lost 2 electrons to give it a positive charge of 2⁺.
Both have "Pendent" in the word.
Magnesium combined with sulfuric acid produces magnesium sulfate and hydrogen gas.