Question

An element has six valence electrons. Which ionic charge will its ion carry when it bonds fulfilling the octet rule? (Hint: this is the same number as its oxidation state)(1 point)
Responses

2+
2+

6+
6+

6-
6-

2-

Answer 1

An element with six valence electrons will typically gain two electrons in order to fulfill the octet rule. This will give it a total of eight electrons in its outer shell. When it gains two electrons, the ion will carry a charge of 2-.

Therefore, the correct response is:

**2-**