If the charge of an atom becomes +2 what does that say about the atom?
A. It gains 2 electrons
B. it losses 2 electrons
C. It belongs to Family IIA
D. It has less than 2 protons
A. It gains 2 electrons
B. it losses 2 electrons
C. It belongs to Family IIA
D. It has less than 2 protons
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Answer:
A. It gains 2 electrons
two more electrons than protons
Explanation:
The atomic number for an element is the number of protons in the nuclei of their atoms. In a neutral atom, there are equal numbers of protons and electrons. Since the atom has gained a charge of 2- , it now has two more electrons than protons.