Question

how many electrons is Fluorine likely to receive from the atom of another element during the formation of a bond.

Answer 1

Answer: Fluorine contains seven valence electrons. It needs one more electron to complete its octet. The oxidation number is 1- and indicates fluorine will gain or share one electron when it combines with another atom to become a more stable compound.

Explanation: Fluorine contains seven valence electrons. It needs one more electron to complete its octet. The oxidation number is 1- and indicates fluorine will gain or share one electron when it combines with another atom to become a more stable compound.