An element has an atomic number of 16. An ion of this element has a 2– charge. How was the ion formed?(1 point)
Responses
A neutral atom lost 16 electrons.
A neutral atom lost 16 electrons.
A neutral atom gained 16 electrons.
A neutral atom gained 16 electrons.
A neutral atom lost 2 electrons.
A neutral atom lost 2 electrons.
A neutral atom gained 2 electrons.
A neutral atom gained 2 electrons.