Daniellelillyonna959
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  • 11-03-2021
  • Chemistry
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When an atom of calcium (Ca) forms an ion by losing two electrons, what is the ion’s type and charge?


cation, 2+
anion, 2−
cation, 2−
anion, 2+

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mathewbenjam mathewbenjam
  • 11-03-2021

Answer: it would be cation, 2+

Explanation: electrons are negatively charged by 1. So if you get rid of 2 electrons it would be positive and cation is used to represent positive ions.

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LilNil
LilNil LilNil
  • 19-05-2021

The electrical charge of the calcium ion is +2.

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