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What is the electron configuration of fluorine?

a) 1s² 2s² 2p⁵
b) 1s² 2s² 2p⁴
c) 1s¹ 2s¹ 2p⁶
d) 1s² 2s¹ 2p⁶

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A) 1s^2 2s^2 2p^5, the sum of the exponents equals the atomic number of the element.
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Final answer:

The electron configuration of fluorine is 1s² 2s² 2p⁵.

Step-by-step explanation:

The electron configuration of fluorine is 1s² 2s² 2p⁵.

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