Question

Explain Why?
1. An oxide ion 0-2 has -2 charge.
2. Magnesium ion, Mg2 has +2 charge.
3. Sulphide ion, S2 has -2 charge.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1.) an oxide has -2 charge because it is capable of gaining 2 electrons.

2.) magnesium ion has +2 charge because it is capable of donating 2 electrons.

3.) sulphide ion has -2 charge because it gains 2 electrons.

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