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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. -1 B. -2 C. +2 D. +1
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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.
-1

B.
-2

C.
+2

D.
+1

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-2. This is because it is gaining electrons. Electrons are negative. Therefore it is a negative charge.
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