Element M Reacts with Fluorine to Form an Ionic Compound

question 17

Multiple Choice

Element M reacts with fluorine to form an ionic compound with the formula MF₃. The M- ion has 18 electrons. Element M is .

• A) Ca
• B) Ar
• C) P
• D) Sc
• E) Cr

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