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

Question

Responses

2–
2–

6–
6–

2+
2+

6+

Answer 1

2+

Answer 2

It has 6 negatively charged electrons in the outer shell.
If it grabs 2 more to fill the shell it will have a charge of negative two.
-2

Answer 3

You are correct. If an element with six valence electrons gains two more electrons to fill its outer shell, it will have a charge of 2-.