Question

fluorine has 7 valence electrons. which charge is its ion likely to have? (1 point) 1- 5+ 1+ 5-

Explanation:

Atoms tend to gain or lose electrons to achieve a full valence shell (8 electrons, the octet rule). Fluorine has 7 valence electrons, so it will gain 1 electron to reach a stable octet. Gaining 1 electron gives it a net negative charge of 1-.

Answer:

1-