An oxygen atom picks up two additional, free floating electrons. Is the charge of the newly formed oxygen ion positive, negative

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or neutral?

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Alex Ar [27] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-17T15:18:59+03:00

Answer:The newly formed oxygen ion is negatively charged.

Explanation:

Cation : These are species of ions which carries positive charge that is number of protons are greater than the number of electrons.

Anion:These are species of ions which carries negative charge that is number of electrons are greater than the number of protons.

$O+2e^-\rightarrow O^{2-}$

When an oxygen atom gains two electrons it develops the charge of negative charge and forms anion.

Vinvika [58] · Answer 2 · 2021-12-17T13:15:29+03:00

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I believe it would be negative as electrons carry negative energy

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