What is the charge for the ion of magnesium?

What is the charge for the ion of magnesium

Answer:
Mg +2

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2 positive as it loses 2 electrons
wait let me tell u a way so tht u can tell for urself...

magnesium is a metal,meaning it'll almost always loose an electron.so its valency will be positive+

look at the periodic table,you'll see tht magnesium(Mg) will be in the second vertical row,tht means its valency is +2

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