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

Question

Responses

2+
2+

6–
6–

6+
6+

2–

Answer 1

An element with six valence electrons is likely a member of Group 16 (the chalcogens) in the periodic table. Elements in this group tend to gain two electrons to achieve a stable octet configuration, resulting in an ionic charge of 2-.

Therefore, the correct response is:

2–