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  • 11-06-2019
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Among the following, which atom is most likely to form an ion with a charge of 2+?



Ca

Al

Na

O

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  • 11-06-2019

Answer:

Ca

Explanation:

Calcium atom has two electrons that are loosely attached to its outermost energy level. It easily looses these electrons during reactions than the other three elements ( aluminium,sodium and oxygen).

Ca₍aq₎⇒ Ca²⁺₍aq₎+2e⁻

Calcium ionizes by losing 2 electrons from its outer shell to form an ion with a charge of 2+

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