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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)
Be2F2
BeF2
Be2F
BeF
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BeF2
Beryllium forms a 2+ ion (loses 2 electrons) and each fluorine forms a 1â ion (gains 1 electron), so two Fâ are needed per Be2+, giving BeF2.
Beryllium forms a 2+ ion (loses 2 electrons) and each fluorine forms a 1â ion (gains 1 electron), so two Fâ are needed per Be2+, giving BeF2.
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