Question

An element has an atomic number of 16. An ion of this element has a 2– charge. How was the ion formed?(1 point)
Responses

A neutral atom lost 16 electrons.
A neutral atom lost 16 electrons.

A neutral atom gained 16 electrons.
A neutral atom gained 16 electrons.

A neutral atom lost 2 electrons.
A neutral atom lost 2 electrons.

A neutral atom gained 2 electrons.
A neutral atom gained 2 electrons.
GPT 3.5
A neutral atom gained 2 electrons.

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