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When an oxygen atom forms an ion, it gains two electrons. What is the electrical charge of the oxygen ion? A. +2 B. -1 C. +1 D. -2
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When an oxygen atom forms an ion, it gains two electrons. What is the electrical charge of the oxygen ion?

A.
+2

B.
-1

C.
+1

D.
-2

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The electrical charge of the oxygen ion is -2.

User Tavon
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D. 2- youre adding two negative charges to a neutral element
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