The atoms of a certain element contain 9 protons and 7 valence electrons which statement correctly identifies this element and describes its chemical reactivity

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Naning · Answer 1 · 2023-03-23T13:36:28+0000

This element is fluorine, F. It is quite reactive, this is because it wants to reach a full shell of valence electrons. It is electronegative and small as there is quite an attraction for electrons making it smaller.

The atoms of a certain element contain 9 protons and 7 valence electrons which statement correctly identifies this element and describes its chemical reactivity

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