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Question

When a sulphur atom becomes a sulphide ion**.**

A

There is no change in the composition of atom

B

It gains two electrons

C

The mass number changes

D

None of these

Answer

It gains two electrons

Explanation

Solution

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