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Beryllium (Be) has four electrons. Fluorine (F) has nine electrons. Which chemical formula shows the correct subscripts for the product of the reaction when beryllium and fluorine combine?(1 point)
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BeF
BeF
Be2F
Be 2 F
BeF2Subscript
BeF 2 Subscript
Be2F2
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BeF2
Beryllium forms a 2+ ion (Be2+) and fluorine forms a 1− ion (F−), so one Be2+ pairs with two F− to give neutral BeF2.
Beryllium forms a 2+ ion (Be2+) and fluorine forms a 1− ion (F−), so one Be2+ pairs with two F− to give neutral BeF2.
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