Practice question
Question
Which of the following elements achieves a stable octet by losing two electrons?
Explanation
Calcium (Ca) has the configuration [Ar] 4s² . Losing 2 electrons forms Ca²⁺ with a stable noble gas configuration [Ar] .
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