Question

Can someone plz help me with this question The electronic configuration of the fluoride ion is that of the neon atom.what is the difference between the two ?

Answer 1

Answer:

Neon is neutral as it hasn't gained or lost any electron

so it has 10 electrons

whereas fluoride ion has gained one electron to attain inert gas configuration

we can represent fluoride ion as $F^{-1}$

it is highly reactive whereas neon is a noble gas and non reactive

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