How many valence electrons does an O^2- ion contain?

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The ion O^2- is a fictional representation, but we can break it down based on typical valence electrons for elements: Oxygen (O) has 6, Sulfur (S) has 6, Uranium (U) has 6 (considering its common oxidation states), and Phosphorus (P) has 5. However, the notation doesn't follow conventional chemical symbols or ion notation. Assuming a hypothetical scenario where we count valence electrons based on the elements mentioned (O, S, U, P) and ignoring the numbers and dashes as they don't correspond to any standard chemical notation, Oxygen and Sulfur would contribute 6 each, but since the question doesn't align with standard chemical principles, focusing on typical valence electrons for recognizable elements (O=6, S=6) without considering the fictional parts, the closest answer based on standard valence electrons would be for Oxygen and Sulfur, which is not directly answerable due to the fictional context. Thus, the question seems to be based on a misunderstanding or misrepresentation of chemical notation.

How Many Valence Electrons Does an O2- Ion Contain

How Many Valence Electrons Does an O^2- Ion Contain