What is the electron configuration for a neutral atom of fluorine.

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Karly Chan

9 February, 22:18

What is the electron configuration for a neutral atom of fluorine.

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Margaret Chase · Answer 1

Answer and Explanation: The full ground-state electron configuration for a fluorine atom is 1s2, 2s2, 2p5. We determine this by first identifying the number of electrons in a fluorine atom. If the atom is neutral, it will have nine electrons to match the nine protons int he fluorine nucleus

Marley Braun · Answer 2

The full ground-state electron configuration for a fluorine atom is 1s2, 2s2, 2p5.

Explanation:

We determine this by first identifying the number of electrons in a fluorine atom. If the atom is neutral, it will have nine electrons to match the nine protons int he fluorine nucleus.