Question

The H^1- ion is classified as a(n)________ and has _______.
A. Anion, 1 valence electron
B. Anion, 2 valence electrons
C. Cation, 2 valence electrons
D. Cation, 0 valence electrons

Answer 1

It's B, because a negative charged Ion is an anion. And since it's 1- ,one valence electron is been added to H. So it has 2 valence electrons.