Question

When an oxygen atom forms an ion, it gains two electrons. What is the electrical charge of the oxygen ion?

A.
+2

B.
+1

C.
-2

D.
-1

Answer 1

@YOLO_KING

Answer 2

What do you think?

Answer 3

I think A

Answer 4

Close

Answer 5

B?

Answer 6

it is 2 But its a _______ 2

Answer 7

C!?!?!

Answer 8

-2. As it needs 2 electrons to have a full outer shell. I believe it's called an Anion (negative ion).

Answer 9

Yes xD

Answer 10

C is right :)

Answer 11

Thanks

Answer 12

Np :)