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30 May, 00:42

How many electrons are there in the outermost shells of fluorine (F) atoms?

A. 2

B. 7

C. 9

D. 19

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  1. 30 May, 03:16
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    C. 9

    Explanation:

    There are 2 electrons in the first shell, and 7 in the second, for a total of 9.

    A flouride ion, on other hand, would have 8, since it fills that second shell with an extra electron (that's why it has a charge of - 1)
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