An electron can be added to a halogen atom to form a halide ion with?
Question
An electron can be added to a halogen atom to form a halide ion with?
Options
A)
8 valence electrons
B)
7 valence electrons
C)
2 valence electrons
D)
3 valence electrons
The correct answer is A.
Explanation:
A halide ion is a halogen atom bearing a negative charge (which is an anion with a charge of -1). The halide anions are fluoride (F\(^-\)), chloride (Cl\(^-\)), bromide (Br\(^-\)), iodide (I\(^-\)) and astatide (At\(^-\)).
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A halide ion is a halogen atom bearing a negative charge (which is an anion with a charge of -1). The halide anions are fluoride (F\(^-\)), chloride (Cl\(^-\)), bromide (Br\(^-\)), iodide (I\(^-\)) and astatide (At\(^-\)).