Question

Fluorine has seven electrons in its outermost shell. It will most likely try to join with an atom with _____.

seven electrons in its outermost shell
two electrons in its outermost shell
one electron in its outermost shell
eight electrons in its first shell

Answer 1

Its either with itself to become fluoride Fl2 or with an alkali metal (elements in group 1) to achieve a stable electronic configuration or octet structure

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