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How many electrons moved to make the above
oxygen ion?
received 1 electron
gave 2 electrons away
gave 1 electron away
received 2 electrons

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Answer:

received 2 electrons

Step-by-step explanation:

Since a neutrally charged oxygen has 8 electrons (-) and 8 protons (+), an oxygen ion with a charge of -2 and would have 10 electrons.

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