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Oxygen gains ____________________ electrons during the chemical changes.
Oxygen gains ____________________ electrons during the chemical changes.
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Oxygen gains 2 electrons to complete its valence shell in most chemical reactions.
Updated On: Apr 17, 2025
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Solution and Explanation
Oxygen typically gains 2 electrons to form a stable configuration, as it has a valency of 2. Therefore, oxygen gains 2 electrons during chemical changes.
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