Question 26
In the atom of an element X, 6 electrons are present in the outermost shell. If it acquires noble gas configuration by accepting the requisite number of electrons, then what would be the charge on the ion so formed?

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Solution

Element X has 6 electrons in the outermost shell. In order to acquire noble gas configuration, element X requires 2 electrons. So, the charge on the anion $(X^{2 -})$ so formed is - 2.

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