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

Question

6+
2–
2+
6–

Answer 1

An element with six valence electrons is likely to be a member of Group 16 of the periodic table (such as oxygen or sulfur). Atoms in this group typically gain two electrons to achieve a stable octet configuration.

Therefore, the ionic charge of the ion will be 2–.