Question

An element has six valence electrons. Which ionic charge will its ion carry?(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0A2–%0D%0A2–%0D%0A%0D%0A6+%0D%0A6+%0D%0A%0D%0A2+%0D%0A2+%0D%0A%0D%0A6–

Answer 1

An element with six valence electrons is likely a group 16 element (like oxygen or sulfur). Such elements typically gain two electrons to achieve a stable octet configuration. Therefore, the ionic charge for its ion will be **2–**.