Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

by Tro, Nivaldo J.

Published by Prentice Hall

ISBN 10: 0321809246

ISBN 13: 978-0-32180-924-7

Chapter 2 - Sections 2.1-2.9 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 80: 60a

Answer

$$2+$$

Work Step by Step

Magnesium is located in Group 2A. Therefore it needs to lose two electrons in order to achieve a noble gas electron configuration. Thus it is expected to form a $2+$ charge.

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