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26 April, 19:23

A magnesium atom has 2 valence electrons in its third shell.

Which is a TRUE statement about what happens when it forms an ion?

A. It will be an anion.

B. It will have more electrons than protons.

C. It will gain 2 electrons in order to become stable.

D. It will lose 2 electrons in order to become stable.

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