An element has a electron configuration of 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2. Upon forming an ion, its new configuration is 1s2 2s2 2p6. Which is the ion formed?

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An element has a electron configuration of 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2. Upon forming an ion, its new configuration is 1s2 2s2 2p6. Which is the ion formed?

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Answer 1 · 2018-03-12T19:59:25

You should swiftly be able to identify the parent element....

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...why? Because you got 12 electrons...and if there are 12 electrons, 12 negative charges, the NEUTRAL element must contain 12 positive charges...i.e. $Z_{atomic number} = 12$ $Z_"atomic number"=12$ ...i.e. we gots $M g$ $Mg$ , the which commonly forms a $M g^{2 +}$ $Mg^(2+)$ ion as required for an alkaline earth....

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An element has a electron configuration of 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2. Upon forming an ion, its new configuration is 1s2 2s2 2p6. Which is the ion formed?

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