Question

Use the periodic table to answer the question.

The periodic table of elements shows element groups, periods, and element properties.

Which statement best describes the arrangement of electrons in an atom of fluorine (F)?

(1 point)
Responses

There are two electrons in the first energy level and seven electrons in the second energy level.
There are two electrons in the first energy level and seven electrons in the second energy level.

There are two electrons in the first energy level and five electrons in the second energy level.
There are two electrons in the first energy level and five electrons in the second energy level.

There are seven electrons in the first energy level and two electrons in the second energy level.
There are seven electrons in the first energy level and two electrons in the second energy level.

There are five electrons in the first energy level and two electrons in the second energy level.

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The correct statement that best describes the arrangement of electrons in an atom of fluorine (F) is:

**There are two electrons in the first energy level and seven electrons in the second energy level.**

Fluorine has an atomic number of 9, which means it has 9 electrons. The first energy level can hold a maximum of 2 electrons, and the second energy level can hold up to 8 electrons. Therefore, fluorine has 2 electrons in the first energy level and 7 electrons in the second energy level.

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