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19 March, 12:29

N a neutral calcium atom, there are 20 protons, 20 neutrons, and 20 electrons. If a calcium atom loses 2 electrons, what would be the calcium's atom's charge?

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  1. 19 March, 12:59
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    Calcium would have the Charge + 2, but it is rare as the 2nd electron would be removed from a completely filled orbital which would be very stable.
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