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How many electrons will oxygen gain when it becomes an ion? A. It will lose electrons. B. 2 C. 1 D. 3
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How many electrons will oxygen gain when it becomes an ion?

A. It will lose electrons.
B. 2
C. 1
D. 3

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Answer:

two electrons

Step-by-step explanation:

Since every electron has a single negative charge, the addition of two electrons results in an oxygen ion with a charge of - 2

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