Which of the following would cause a calcium atom (Ca) to achieve a noble gas configuration? a) gain two electrons b) gain one electron c) Iose two electrons d) Iose one electron
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Calcium (Ca) has an atomic number of 20, which means it has 20 electrons. Its electronic configuration is 1sĀ² 2sĀ² 2pā¶ 3sĀ² 3pā¶ 4sĀ². Show moreā¦
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