From your knowledge about the distribution of electrons in their shells and from the atomic number (in parentheses), indicate the most likely charge on the ion when this atom forms an ion. (Remember the 2-8-18 shell distribution.)

Hydrogen (1)

+1
-1
2

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Question

From your knowledge about the distribution of electrons in their shells and from the atomic number (in parentheses), indicate the most likely charge on the ion when this atom forms an ion. (Remember the 2-8-18 shell distribution.)

Hydrogen (1)

+1
-1
2

*mod note* I have had to remove at least 4-5 direct answers on this post. Please make some effort to explain/lead the asker to the solution rather than state it outright.