Asked by Randy

A selenium atom (Se) would form its most
stable ion by the
1. loss of 2 electrons.
2. gain of 1 electron.
3. loss of 1 electron.
4. loss of 7 electrons.
5. gain of 2 electrons.

Help please and tell me how you got the answer. Thanks!
Answered by DrBob222
Se (atomic number 34) is in group 16 (or VIA depending upon the system your prof is using). Therefore, it needs two electrons to make 18 which is the next higher noble gas element of Kr(atomic number 36). Adding two electrons will make it a -2 charge.
Answered by Ruby
Loss of 2 electrons
Answered by maxine grant
so what is the answer to the question
Answered by maxine grant
Selenium has the symbol Se2-, this means that selenium has
Answered by Ivan
How many electrons to lose in selenium
Answered by Ivan
How many electrons to lose in Argon
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