Question
An element has six valence electrons. Which ionic charge will its ion carry?(1 point)
Responses
2+
2 plus
6+
6 plus
2−
2 minus
6−
Responses
2+
2 plus
6+
6 plus
2−
2 minus
6−
Answers
GPT-5 mini
2−
An atom with six valence electrons will gain 2 electrons to achieve an octet, forming an ion with a 2− charge.
An atom with six valence electrons will gain 2 electrons to achieve an octet, forming an ion with a 2− charge.