Chemistry
The electronic configuration of Fluoride ion is the same as that of a neon atom. What is the difference between the two ?
Answer
The electronic configuration of Fluoride ion is the same as that of a neon atom i.e., both have 8 electrons in their valence shell but Fluoride attain that configuration by gaining an electron so it is negatively charged but neon atom have its own 8 valence electrons so it is neutral i.e., it have no charge on it.
Related Questions
Explain with the help of ionic equation and electron dot structural diagram the formation of the following electrovalent compounds.
(a) NaCl
(b) MgCl2
(c) CaO
Compare :
(a) sodium atom and sodium ion
(b) chlorine atom and chloride ion
with respect to
- atomic structure
- electrical state
- chemical action
- toxicity
State which of the following are reduction reaction and which are oxidation
(i) Pb ⟶ Pb2+ + 2e-
(ii) Fe2+ - e- ⟶ Fe3+
(iii) A3+ + e- ⟶ A2+
(iv) Cu ⟶ Cu2+
What do you understand by redox reactions ?