Calcium atoms have two electrons in the outermost shell. As a result, you would expect calcium to form ions with a charge of

A) + 1.

B) + 2.

C) - 1.

D) - 2.

E) 0.

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Justus Hawkins

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Amara Weber · Answer 1

Calcium will form ions with a charge of + 2

Calcium atoms have two electrons in the outermost shell. As a result, you would expect calcium to form ions with a charge ofA) + 1.B) + 2.C) - 1.D) - 2.E) 0.