Question

find the location of fluorine (f) on the periodic table. what type of ion will fluorine form?
a. an ion with a -7 charge
b. an ion with a +7 charge
c. an ion with a -1 charge
d. an ion with a +1 charge

Explanation:

Fluorine is in Group 17 (halogens) of the periodic table. Halogens have 7 valence electrons and tend to gain 1 electron to achieve a stable octet. Gaining 1 electron gives a charge of -1.

Answer:

C. An ion with a -1 charge