Consider the reaction between sodium metal and fluorine (F 2 ) gas to form sodium fluoride. Using

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Consider the reaction between sodium metal and fluorine (F2) gas to form sodium fluoride. Using oxidation states, how many electrons would each sodium atom lose, and how many electrons would each fluorine atom gain? How many sodium atoms are needed to react with one fluorine molecule? Write a balanced equation for this reaction.

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Chemistry An Atoms First Approach

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Authors: Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl

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