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What happens to the charge if a nonmetal
takes two valence electrons?

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Answer:

The nonmetal will gain a negative charge of magnitude 2

Step-by-step explanation:

X be the nonmetal

On gaining two electrons

X^2-

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Answer:

if a non-metal takes two valence electrons then it get negatively charged to form ion.

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