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storchak [24]
3 years ago
14

What occurs when a magnesium atom becomes a magnesium ion?

Chemistry
1 answer:
IgorLugansk [536]3 years ago
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The atom<span> then has more protons than electrons and so it will be positively charged, a positive </span>ion<span>. Example: A </span>magnesium atom<span> may lose two electrons and </span>become<span> a Mg2+ </span>ion<span>. Non-metal </span>atoms<span> may gain electrons and </span>become<span> negatively charged. ... (It loses two electrons.)</span>
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