Fluorine has 7 valence electrons. Which charge is its ion likely to have?(1 point)

Question

Responses

5+
5+

1–
1–

1+
1+

5-

Answer 1

Fluorine has 7 valence electrons and needs 1 more electron to achieve a stable electron configuration (similar to that of the noble gas neon). Therefore, it is likely to gain 1 electron and form an ion with a charge of 1−.

The correct response is:

1–