Question

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

Answer 1

Fluorine has 7 valence electrons and needs to gain 1 electron to achieve a stable octet (8 valence electrons). When it gains 1 electron, it becomes negatively charged. Therefore, the charge of its ion is likely to be **1-**.