The correct response is:
A neutral atom gained 2 electrons.
An element with an atomic number of 16 corresponds to sulfur (S). When it forms a 2- ion (S²⁻), it gains 2 additional electrons to achieve a more stable electronic configuration.
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 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.
A neutral atom lost 16 electrons.
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