The symbol of ion is given as Ca⁺² . Write the name of the element, number of protons and electrons in the ion. Write the number of electrons gained/lost.

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Solution

The given element is calcium.
Number of protons = 20 since atomic number does not change when atoms gain/lose electrons.
Number of electrons in a neutral atom of calcium is 20.
Since the charge on Ca is +2, it has lost two electrons.
Hence the total number of electrons in Ca⁺² =(20-2)=18.

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The symbol of ion is given as Ca+2 . Write the name of the element, number of protons and electrons in the ion. Write the number of electrons gained/lost.

The given element is calcium.Number of protons = 20 since atomic number does not change when atoms gain/lose electrons.Number of electrons in a neutral atom of calcium is 20.Since the charge on Ca is +2, it has lost two electrons.Hence the total number of electrons in Ca+2 =(20-2)=18.

The symbol of ion is given as Ca⁺² . Write the name of the element, number of protons and electrons in the ion. Write the number of electrons gained/lost.

The given element is calcium.
Number of protons = 20 since atomic number does not change when atoms gain/lose electrons.
Number of electrons in a neutral atom of calcium is 20.
Since the charge on Ca is +2, it has lost two electrons.
Hence the total number of electrons in Ca⁺² =(20-2)=18.