andreanthony200
andreanthony200 andreanthony200
  • 09-05-2017
  • 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.
+2

B.
-2

C.
+1

D.
-1

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caidenheath1 caidenheath1
  • 09-05-2017
the answer is B. negative 2


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cloudgod21
cloudgod21 cloudgod21
  • 09-05-2017
electrons have a negative charge thus adding two electrons to an atom will give it a charge of 2 times -1 or -2.

i think its -2
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