Chapter 3.2, Problem 3.7P

${\text{Mn}}^{\text{2+}}$ is an essential nutrient needed for blood clotting and the formation of the protein collagen. (a) How many protons and electrons are found in a neutral manganese atom? (b) How many electrons and protons are found in the cation ${\text{Mn}}^{\text{2+}}$ ? (c) Write the electronic configuration of the element manganese and suggest which electrons are lost to form the ${\text{Mn}}^{\text{2+}}$ cation.