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23 January, 21:53

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

+4
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  1. 23 January, 22:10
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    Note the atom of the Oxygen is electrically neutral, meaning it has equal numbers of electrons and protons.

    So if it gains 2 electrons, it would have excess of 2 electrons, hence its charge would be - 2.

    Option B.
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