Copper atom loses _____ electrons to form a positive copper ion.

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The correct option is A $2$
Copper atom loses $2$ electrons to form a positive copper ion.

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Copper atom loses _____ electrons to form a positive copper ion.

The correct option is A 2Copper atom loses 2 electrons to form a positive copper ion.

The correct option is A $2$
Copper atom loses $2$ electrons to form a positive copper ion.