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  • 26-04-2016
  • Physics
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When an oxygen atom forms an ion, it gains two electrons. What is the electrical charge of the oxygen ion?



A.02


B.01


C.+2


D.+1

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trizzie trizzie
  • 29-04-2016

oxygen has an outer shell valence electrons and it "wants" 8 so it gains 2 more electrons making the charge O^-2

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LilNil
LilNil LilNil
  • 19-05-2021

The electrical charge of the oxygen ion is -2.

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