When a selenium atom (atomic number 34) forms its most common monatomic ion

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Problem

When a selenium atom (atomic number 34) forms its most common monatomic ion, what charge does the ion possess? (a)

1^{-}

(b)

4^{+}

(c)

2^{-}

(d)

2^{+}