The table gives information about an atom of element T.
| Number of protons | Total number of electrons | Number of electrons in the outer shell |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | 52 | 6 |
A student predicts that the ion normally formed by T contains 50 electrons and has a 2+2+2+ charge.
Explain whether the student's prediction is correct.
119 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Chemistry 2.3 Ionic bonding, covering 2.3.1 Ions and the formation of ionic bonds, 2.3.2 Naming and deducing formulae of ionic compounds, and 2.3.3 Giant ionic lattices. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.