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Which ion is formed when an atom of fluorine (F) gains one electron?
F–1
F–2
F+1
F+2
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F–1
When fluorine (neutral, 9 protons and 9 electrons) gains one electron it has 10 electrons and still 9 protons, giving a net charge of −1 (the fluoride ion, F−).
When fluorine (neutral, 9 protons and 9 electrons) gains one electron it has 10 electrons and still 9 protons, giving a net charge of −1 (the fluoride ion, F−).
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