The ionic compound, CsF, consists of which of the following?

? 1 Cs2+ ion and 1 F2- ion
? 2 Cs+ ion and 1 F2- ion
? 1 Cs+ ion and 1 F- ion
? 1 Cs- ion and 1 F+ ion
? 1 Cs2+ ion and 2 F- ions

1 answer

The ionic compound CsF consists of 1 Cs\(^+\) ion and 1 F\(^-\) ion.

In CsF, cesium (Cs) loses one electron to become a Cs\(^+\) ion, and fluorine (F) gains one electron to become an F\(^-\) ion. Therefore, the correct option is:

✓ 1 Cs\(^+\) ion and 1 F\(^-\) ion.