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  • Isoelectronicity of the Oxide Ion: Comparison to Neon
    The oxide ion (O²⁻) is isoelectronic with the noble gas Neon (Ne).

    Here's why:

    * Isoelectronic means having the same number of electrons.

    * Oxygen (O) has 8 electrons.

    * Oxide ion (O²⁻) gains two electrons, bringing its total to 10.

    * Neon (Ne) also has 10 electrons.

    Therefore, both the oxide ion and neon have the same electron configuration, making them isoelectronic.

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