Which of the following would cause a calcium atom (Ca)to achieve a noble gas configuration?
A)lose one electron
B)lose two electrons
C)gain one electron
D)gain two electrons

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Calcium (Ca) is in group 2 of the periodic table and has two electrons in its outer shell. To achieve a noble gas configuration, it needs to lose these two electrons to have the same electronic configuration as the noble gas argon (Ar).

Which of the Following Would Cause a Calcium Atom (Ca)to