In Chemistry / High School | 2014-04-26

Which of the following tends to form a cation (positive ion) with a charge of 2+?

A. Na
B. O
C. He
D. Mg

Asked by Bonet927

Answer (2)

This has all of the charges above the columns. Hopefully it helps!

Answered by kayla26 | 2024-06-10

Among the options given, Mg (Magnesium) tends to form a cation with a charge of 2+ by losing two electrons. Other options like Na form a 1+ charge, while He is stable and does not form ions. Therefore, the correct answer is D. Mg.
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Answered by kayla26 | 2025-03-10

Which of the following tends to form a cation (positive ion) with a charge of 2+? A. Na B. O C. He D. Mg

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Which of the following tends to form a cation (positive ion) with a charge of 2+?

A. Na
B. O
C. He
D. Mg