The atomic mass of an element is 32.07 u, and its atomic number is 16. The element forms a simple ion. The ion will most likely have a charge of:
A. 1–
B. 2–
C. 3+
D. 1+
Answer (2)
The ion formed by the element with atomic number 16 and atomic mass 32.07 u will most likely have a charge of 2-. ;
The ion formed by the element with atomic number 16 (sulfur) will most likely have a charge of 2-. This charge occurs because sulfur gains two electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration. Therefore, the correct answer is B. 2-.
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