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  • 01-05-2016
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what is the charge on a fluorine ion? explain answer plz

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Jim2404 Jim2404
  • 01-05-2016
-1 

An ion is an atom which has gained or lost electrons. 
Atoms want to have full outer shells of electrons. 
Electrons are negative. 
Fluorine has 7 electrons in its outer shell. When it gains one to fill its shell it will be made negative.
Thus the charge of a fluorine ion is -1 

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