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Write one difference between fluoride ion and fluoride atom |
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Answer» A fluorine atom has 9 electrons while a fluorine ION (fluoride) has 10 electrons, fluorine has an equal NUMBER of PROTONS and electrons 9, but a fluoride has one more ELECTRON than fluorine atom 9 and 10 respectively. Fluorine is electrically neutral, while fluoride is negatively charged. |
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