Daniellelillyonna959
Daniellelillyonna959 Daniellelillyonna959
  • 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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lizjurkovich
lizjurkovich lizjurkovich
  • 22-03-2021

Answer:

cation +2

Explanation:

A cation is a positively charged ion, while an anion is a negatively charged ion. Contrary to how it sounds, when an atom loses electrons, it's charge becomes more positive. Since the calcium atom lost 2 electrons, it is a positive (+2) ion.

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LilNil
LilNil LilNil
  • 19-05-2021

The electrical charge of the calcium ion is +2.

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