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Lab: Physical and Chemical Changes

Question 2 • *26-27 CFISD TX-Chemistry A CR

A calcium ion has a charge of

Answer
A
+1.
B
+2.
C
-1.
D
-2.

Explanation

A calcium atom loses two electrons when it forms an ion. Losing negatively charged electrons leaves it with a net charge of +2, so the calcium ion is written Ca²⁺. The correct choice is +2.

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