Question

In atom of an element x ,6 electrons are present in the outer moar shell. If it acquires noble gas configuration by accepting requisite no of electrons ,then what would be the charged on the ion so formed​

Answer 1

Since it has six electrons in it's outermost shell, it will accept two electrons to reach nearest noble gas state. The ion will be X²-...

Answer 2

x^2-

bcoz to attain noble gas configuration it has to gain 2electrons