An element has six valence electrons. Which ionic charge will its ion carry?(1 point)

Question

Responses

2+
2+

6+
6+

2-
2-

6-
6-

Answer 1

An element with six valence electrons is likely a group 16 element (like oxygen or sulfur). When it forms an ion, it typically gains two additional electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration, reaching eight valence electrons (the octet rule).

Therefore, the ionic charge of its ion will be 2-.

So, the correct response is:

2-