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jabez177 (jabez177):

When an oxygen atom forms an ion, it gains two electrons. What is the electrical charge of the oxygen ion? A. -1 B. -2 C. +1 D. +2

jabez177 (jabez177):

C.

jabez177 (jabez177):

@imqwerty

imqwerty (imqwerty):

its not C hint:one electron carries "-1" units of carge and the atom gained 2 electrons so how much charge did it gain

jabez177 (jabez177):

-2

imqwerty (imqwerty):

yes correct =]

jabez177 (jabez177):

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