Question

When sulphur becomes sulphide ion ,it ______ two electrons.

• A. loses
• B. gains
• C. shares
• D. donates

Answer 1

The correct option is B gains

When sulphur becomes sulphide ion, it gains two electrons.

$S+2e^{-}\to S^{2-}$

Sulphide ion has $-2$ charge and sulphur is neutral.