How many electrons are there in the neutral atom #"_9^19F#?

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Jack
Sep 29, 2016

There are 9 electrons.

Explanation:

We know by the atomic number, that there are 9 protons in the fluorine atom.
Since it is neutral, it must have an equal number of electrons to balance it out.
Thus, there are 9 electrons

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