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When involved in a chemical reaction with a metal, what charge will elements in the oxygen family most likely form? A) 2+ B) 1+ C)1- D)2-
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When involved in a chemical reaction with a metal, what charge will elements in the oxygen family most likely form?

A) 2+
B) 1+
C)1-
D)2-

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They have 6 electron in their outer orbital. That means they want 2 electrons to be stable. Since metals have the tendency to give electron oxygen receives 2 electrons. The answer is -2
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