Question

From your knowledge about the distribution of electrons in their shells and from the atomic number (in parentheses), indicate the most likely charge on the ion when this atom forms an ion. (Remember the 2-8-18 shell distribution.) Hydrogen (1)
A. +1
B. -1
C. 2

Answer 1

a is the correct answer

Answer 2

I think the electrons in the shell of. hydrogen of either to give or lose an electron so the number of valence electrons or valency is +1 & -1.