Asked by puyr

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 1− ion (gains 1 electron), so two F− are needed per Be2+, giving BeF2.