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The atomic number of an element X is 16. The symbol of the ion formed by an atom of this element will be :
CBSE | Chemistry | Class 10 | Exercise 1 | Lakhmir Singh | Metals and Non Metals
The atomic number of an element X is 16. The symbol of the ion formed by an atom of this element will be :

(a) X2-

(b) X3+

(c) Y2-

(d) X–

Solution:

Option (c) is the answer.

Explanation: An element X has an atomic number of 16 (2,8,6). As a result, it requires two electrons to complete its octet. As a result, it produces X2- ions.

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