Question

question 41 (1 point) what is the charge of the only monoatomic ions that oxygen and sulfur form? 1 a. 0 b. 1 c. 2 d. 3 e. 4 f. 5 g. 6 h. 7 i. 8 j. 9 k. 10 l. -1 m. -2 n. -3 o. -4 p. -5 q. -6 r. -7 s. -8

Explanation:

Step1: Recall electron - configuration

Oxygen and sulfur are in Group 16 of the periodic table. They have 6 valence electrons.

Step2: Determine ion - formation

To achieve a stable octet configuration, they gain 2 electrons.

Step3: Calculate the charge

Gaining 2 electrons results in a charge of - 2.

Answer:

M. -2