An element with six valence electrons is typically from group 16 of the periodic table, such as oxygen or sulfur. When it forms an ion, it will gain two electrons to achieve a full outer shell (octet), resulting in a charge of 2-. Therefore, the correct answer is 2-.
An element has six valence electrons. Which ionic charge will its ion carry?
(1 point)
• 2+
6+
2-
6-An element has six valence electrons. Which ionic charge will its ion carry?
(1 point)
• 2+
6+
2-
6-
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