Which of the following identifies the models that represent an ion and an isotope of the original atom? A)Model 1 is an ion; Model 3 is an isotope
B)Model 2 is an isotope; Model 3 is an ion
C)Model 1 is an ion; Model 2 is an isotope
D)Model 1 is an isotope; Model 2 is an ion

answer:

the answer is 6 valence electrons.

explanation:

valence is the # of electrons on the outer most shell of an atom.

oxygen has 6.

although, the valency of oxygen is 2, because it only needs to make 2 covalent bonds, or gain 2 electrons, to achieve the stable octet configuration of a noble gas.

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