A cation of +2 indicates that an element has
A) lost two electrons.
B) lost two protons.
C) lost two neutrons.
D) gained two electrons.
E) gained two protons.

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A cation is formed when an atom loses one or more electrons, resulting in a positive charge. The number of electrons lost determines the magnitude of the charge. Therefore, a cation of +2 indicates that the element has lost two electrons.

A Cation of +2 Indicates That an Element Has