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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (kash_thesmartguy):

It's C because: Oxygen itself has 6 valence electrons and it "wants" to have 8. So it gains 2 electrons, thus, creating O-2 Original answer by: Answer.com

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You could always make a energy diagram |dw:1432447531307:dw|

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