Question

HURRY

If element X has 5 valence electrons, what will its ionic charge be?
options:

-3


+5


-5


+3

Answer 1

-5

Step-by-step explanation:

Here are the charges:

Neutrons= 0 (zero)

Protons= + (+1) (positive)

Electrons= - (-1) (negative)

If there are 5 electrons in the valence shell then: 5(-1) = -5