SAT Chemistry

Category - Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct electron configuration for F-?
  1. 1s22s22p5
  2. 1s22s22p6
  3. 1s22s22p4
  4. 1s22s22p3
  5. 1s22s22p63s1
Explanation
Answer: 1s22s22p6

F- has one more electron than a standard fluorine atom. Likewise, the electron configuration is written with one extra electron. Thus, the correct electron configuration for F- is 1s22s22p6.
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