2. Florine is a toxic, reactive gas. Which representation (structural formula, electron dot structure, or three-dimensional model) would you use to explain why fluorine so reactive? Why?

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Emily Moreno

11 November, 16:37

2. Florine is a toxic, reactive gas. Which representation (structural formula, electron dot structure, or three-dimensional model) would you use to explain why fluorine so reactive? Why?

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Gina Martinez · Answer 1

Use the electron dot structure to show that Fluorine has an electronic configuration of (2,7).

It only requires one more electron to obtain the stable electronic configuration of a noble gas, which is an octet electronic configuration. Hence, it reacts readily with other elements.