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11 September, 15:27

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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  1. 11 September, 15:35
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    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)
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