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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Responses

Be2F
Be 2 F

BeF2
BeF 2

Be2F2
Be 2 F 2

BeF
BeF

Answer 1

The correct chemical formula for the product of the reaction between beryllium (Be) and fluorine (F) is BeF2.

Beryllium has a +2 charge when it forms compounds, and fluorine has a -1 charge. To balance the charges, you need two fluorine atoms for each beryllium atom, leading to the formula BeF2.

So, the correct option is BeF2.