What is the ground-state electron configuration of the fluoride ion F-? Express your answer in condensed form, in order of increasing orbital energy. For example, [He]2s22p2 should be entered as [He]2s^22p^2.

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23 January, 19:49

What is the ground-state electron configuration of the fluoride ion F-? Express your answer in condensed form, in order of increasing orbital energy. For example, [He]2s22p2 should be entered as [He]2s^22p^2.

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Stanley Weeks · Answer 1

[He]2p6

Explanation:

Fluorine has an atomoc number of 9 which means 9 electrons with the electon configuration:[He]2p5, However, when it becomes Fluoride ion, it gains one electron to complete its outermost shell to obtain an octet configuration and becomes [He]2p6.