A cation of 2 indicates that an element has Group of answer choices lost two neutrons. lost two protons. gained two electrons. lost two electrons. gained two protons.

Henry moseley used x-ray experiments to determine the atomic number of elements. how did his discovery contribute to the development of the periodic table? a.it confirmed that elements should be arranged in strict order of increasing atomic mass. b.it led to elements with similar atomic numbers being grouped together. c.it allowed the elements to be placed in strict order of increasing atomic number. d.it showed that the way mendeleev grouped elements together was completely wrong.