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

Question

Responses

6–
6–

6+
6+

2+
2+

2–
2–

Answer 1

An element with six valence electrons is typically from Group 16 of the periodic table (such as oxygen or sulfur). To achieve a stable electron configuration, it tends to gain two electrons to fill its outer shell. Therefore, the ionic charge of its ion will be 2–.