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OpenStudy (anonymous):

When a calcium atom forms an ion, it loses two electrons. What is the electrical charge of the calcium ion? A. -2 B. +2 C. -1 D. +1

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@inowalst

OpenStudy (inowalst):

I'm not really good in Physics, so let me see if I can find someone.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thank you

OpenStudy (inowalst):

@iGreen @bibby

OpenStudy (inowalst):

@Data_LG2 @YanaSidlinskiy

OpenStudy (igreen):

Loses two electrons So what do you think?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A?

OpenStudy (igreen):

No, it's not going to be negative.

OpenStudy (igreen):

Losing electrons increases positive ions

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so B

OpenStudy (igreen):

Yep, you got it.

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