How do you write the ion notation for an atom with 20 protons and 18 electrons?

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How do you write the ion notation for an atom with 20 protons and 18 electrons?

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Answer 1 · 2016-05-22T05:24:29

#Ca^(2+)#

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If it has got 20 protons, 20 positively charged, massive nuclear particles, the element is calcium by defintion, i.e. #Z#, the atomic number #=# #20#.

The neutral metal has 20 electrons; the metal can ionize to form caclium ion, #Ca^(2+)#.

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How do you write the ion notation for an atom with 20 protons and 18 electrons?

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