Which diagram shows the correct electron configuration for fluorine (F)

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asked Feb 20, 2019 201k views

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Tenshi Munasinghe · Answer 1 · 2019-02-27T00:49:14+0000

Answer : The correct option is, (A)

Explanation :

The given element is, fluorine is a non-metal with symbol (F). It is a gas and belongs to the group 17 and period 2.

The atomic number of fluorine = 9

The number of electrons = 9

The electronic configuration of fluorine will be,

1s^22s^22p^5

Hence, the correct option is, (A)