General, Organic, & Biological Chemistry 3rd Edition

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ISBN 10: 0-07351-124-2
ISBN 13: 978-0-07351-124-5

Chapter 3 - Ionic Compounds - Problems - Page 96: 3.33

Answer

The ion symbol for the ion is = $Be^{2+}$

Work Step by Step

The image shows an atom with two electrons and a nucleus containing four protons (indicated by the four “+” symbols). An atom with 4 protons is beryllium (Be). If it has only 2 electrons, that means it has lost two electrons compared to the neutral atom. Ion symbol: $Be^{2+}$
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