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Ionic Bonding

Question 5 • 2003350 Chemistry HONORS Sem 1 - Marez

A fluorine ion has a charge of

Answer
A
+1.
B
+2.
C
-1.
D
-2.

Explanation

A fluorine atom has seven electrons in its outer shell and typically gains one electron to fill that shell. Gaining one negatively charged electron gives the ion a charge of −1, so the correct choice is −1.

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