An oxygen atom picks up two additional, free-floating electrons. Is the charge of the newly formed oxygen ion positive, negative, or neutral?

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Answer:

The atom is now a negative charge

Step-by-step explanation:

Adding electrons makes things negative.

Songlj answered Apr 24, 2022

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