Fluorine has an atomic number of 9 and an atomic mass of 19. How many protons, neutrons, and electrons does a neutral atom of fluorine have?(1 point)

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9 electrons, 9 protons, 10 neutrons
9 electrons, 9 protons, 10 neutrons

9 electrons, 10 protons, 10 neutrons
9 electrons, 10 protons, 10 neutrons

10 electrons, 9 protons, 10 neutrons
10 electrons, 9 protons, 10 neutrons

9 electrons, 9 protons, 9 neutrons

Answer 1

A neutral atom of fluorine, with an atomic number of 9, has:

• 9 protons (the atomic number indicates the number of protons)
• 9 electrons (in a neutral atom, the number of electrons equals the number of protons)
• 10 neutrons (the atomic mass is approximately 19, so the number of neutrons can be calculated as atomic mass - atomic number: 19 - 9 = 10)

Thus, the correct response is:

9 electrons, 9 protons, 10 neutrons