Question
Fluorine is in Group 17 of the periodic table. Two fluorine atoms bond to form highly reactive fluorine gas, F2. Which statement about the bond between the fluorine atoms is correct?(1 point)
Responses
The bonded atoms have a negative charge.
The bonded atoms have a negative charge.
The bond is polar.
The bond is polar.
The atoms share two valence electrons.
The atoms share two valence electrons.
The bond is ionic.
Responses
The bonded atoms have a negative charge.
The bonded atoms have a negative charge.
The bond is polar.
The bond is polar.
The atoms share two valence electrons.
The atoms share two valence electrons.
The bond is ionic.
Answers
GPT-5 mini
The atoms share two valence electrons.
Explanation: F2 forms a single covalent bond (each F contributes one electron) making a shared pair of two electrons. The molecule is nonpolar and neutrally charged.
Explanation: F2 forms a single covalent bond (each F contributes one electron) making a shared pair of two electrons. The molecule is nonpolar and neutrally charged.