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The H^1- ion is classified as a(n)________ and has _______.

A. Anion, 1 valence electron
B. Anion, 2 valence electrons
C. Cation, 2 valence electrons
D. Cation, 0 valence electrons

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It's B, because a negative charged Ion is an anion. And since it's 1- ,one valence electron is been added to H. So it has 2 valence electrons. 
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