Answer to Question #161651 in General Chemistry for Brayan

Question

If an element has 6 valence electrons, what charge will likely form on it ion?

Answer 1

Valence electrons are the electrons in an atom's outer energy level that can take part in relationships with other atoms. Valence electrons are mainly the electrons that are farthest from the nucleus.

An element that has an electron valence of 6 will form an ion that has a charge of $2-$