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An element has an atomic number of 16. An ion of this element has a 2-charge. How was the ion formed? (1 point)

O A neutral atom gained 2 electrons.
O A neutral atom lost 16 electrons,
O A neutral atom gained 16 electrons.
O A neutral atom lost 2 electrons.

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The person above me is correct, except question number 4 was different for me.

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4. Their atomic masses differ.

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1. The number of protons is given by the atomic number, which increases by one moving from left to right across each row of the periodic table.

2. A neutral atom gained 2 electrons.

3. 37 protons, 48 neutrons, and 36 electrons

4. The charge of all three isotopes is the same.

5. 5

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