Question

wilson, makyla dtal - ch - term 1 - unit 2 assessment 25 - 26 which of the following ions lost two electrons? cl⁻¹ li⁺¹ s²⁻ mg²⁺

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze Cl⁻¹

Chlorine gains 1 electron to form Cl⁻¹.

Step2: Analyze Li⁺¹

Lithium loses 1 electron to form Li⁺¹.

Step3: Analyze S²⁻

Sulfur gains 2 electrons to form S²⁻.

Step4: Analyze Mg²⁺

Magnesium loses 2 electrons to form Mg²⁺.

Answer:

D. Mg²⁺