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What is the net ionic charge of an oxygen ion?

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Answer:

One oxygen ion has a net ionic charge of -2

Explanation:

One Oxygen ion has a total of 10 electrons (-10 charge), but only 8 protons (+8 charge). This calculates to a net ionic charge of -2. Hope this helps! :)

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