Why does Ca form Ca plus 2 ion?

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When calcium loses its two valence electrons from its 4th energy shell, the next lower (3rd) energy shell has an octet of electrons, which makes the calcium 2+ cation stable, having the same electron configuration as the noble gas argon.

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