A sulfur ion (S-2) obtains its charge of negative two by gaining two electrons. When an atom gains electrons, it becomes negatively charged because electrons have a negative charge. Thus, the correct answer is:
it gained two electrons.
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it lost two protons
it gained two electrons
it gained two protons
it lost two electrons
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A sulfur ion (S-2) obtains its charge of negative two by gaining two electrons. When an atom gains electrons, it becomes negatively charged because electrons have a negative charge. Thus, the correct answer is:
it gained two electrons.