Question

What charge will elements in group 16 typically have when forming ionic compounds? Example: sulfur (S, #16) (1 pt)

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1 point
+1
+2
-1
-2

Answer 1

-2, elements in group 16 have 6 valence electrons and to fill the outer shell and make it 8 you have to add two more electrons but since this is adding to its negativity its a -2 and not +. its positive when you take electrons