Question

An element has six valence electrons. Which ionic charge will its ion carry?(1 point)

2–

2+

6+

6–

Answer 1

Answer:

It's 2–

Explanation:

Usually, in ionic bonds, these elements will receive 2 electrons, so its ion will carry a 2– charge

Answer 2

The ionic charge its ion will carry will be 2-

An element is required to have 8 electrons in its outermost shell to assume it's full octet configuration.

The statement above of course excludes Hydrogen and helium which have only 1 and 2 electrons respectively.

An element with 6 Valence electrons would require 2 electrons to assume the full octet configuration.

As such, it is liable to accept 2 electrons from an electropositive element or group of elements to complete it's octet.

Therefore, accepting 2 electrons adds 2 negative charges and consequently, the ionic form of the element carries a 2- ionic charge

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