What is the expected ionic charge when group VI elements participate in ionic bonds?

A) + 6

B) - 6

C) + 2

D) - 2

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Seth

7 May, 15:33

What is the expected ionic charge when group VI elements participate in ionic bonds?

A) + 6

B) - 6

C) + 2

D) - 2

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Savanna · Answer 1

Group 6 elements usually have extra electrons to make give them an octet. So, they have 6 electrons to start and when they have an octet, they have 8.

We can find the charge by doing simple math 6 - 8 = - 2

Answer is D)

What is the expected ionic charge when group VI elements participate in ionic bonds?A) + 6B) - 6C) + 2D) - 2

What is the expected ionic charge when group VI elements participate in ionic bonds?

A) + 6

B) - 6

C) + 2

D) - 2