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How do you make an atom of F become Ne?

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If atoms gain electrons, they become negative ions, or anions. ... A fluorine atom has nine protons and nine electrons, so it is electrically neutral. If a fluorine atom gains an electron, it becomes a fluoride ion with an electric charge of -

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Add and electron and a proton

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You would have to add a proton and an electron to F to get it to be Ne

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