The atomic number of an element E is 16. The number of electrons in its ion E^2– will be :
(a) 16
(b) 18
(c) 15
(d) 14

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Solution

(b) 18
Element with an atomic number 16 will have 18 electrons in its E²^- ion because anions are formed by gaining electrons.

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