An element with six valence electrons is typically a chalcogen, such as oxygen or sulfur. These elements typically gain two electrons to achieve a full outer shell (octet), resulting in an ionic charge of 2-. Therefore, the ion will carry a charge of 2-.
An element has six valence electrons. Which ionic charge will its ion carry?(1 point) Responses 2- 2- 6- 6- 6+ 6+ 2+
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