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An Oxygen atom has 8 protons and 8 electrons

1 Proton = +1

8 protons = +8

1 electron = -1

8 electrons = -8

Net charge = 0

Oxygen ion has 8 protons and 10 electrons

8 protons = +8

8 electrons = -10

Net charge = -2

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