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Question on: JAMB Chemistry - 2020

An electron can be added to a halogen atom to form a halide ion with?

A

8 valence electrons

B

7 valence electrons

C

2 valence electrons

D

3 valence electrons

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Correct Option: A

AĀ halide ionĀ is a halogen atom bearing a negative charge. TheĀ halideĀ anions are fluoride (Fāˆ’), chloride (Clāˆ’), bromide (Brāˆ’), iodide (Iāˆ’) and astatide (Atāˆ’). SuchĀ ionsĀ are present in allĀ ionic halideĀ salts.Ā HalideĀ minerals containĀ halides.

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