Atom X has eight electrons,two in its first energy level and six in its second energy level.It would most likely form an ion with a plus two charge.

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Atom X would be an alkaline earth metal, which tend to form ions with a plus two charge by losing their two valence electrons from the second energy level. However, the statement in the question implies that Atom X has already lost two electrons and only has six remaining. Therefore, it cannot form an ion with a plus two charge.

Atom X Has Eight Electrons,two in Its First Energy Level