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What is the charge on a fluorine ion? explain answer plz

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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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