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Fluorine is the first element in Group 17 of the periodic table. Bromine is the third element in the same group. Which statement is true of both

elements?
A. Both of their ions will have the same positive charge.
B. The charge on the ion formed by fluorine will be less than the charge on the bromine ion.
C. The charge on the ion formed by fluorine will be greater than the charge on the ion formed by bromine.
D. Both of their ions will have the same negative charge.

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It is D both of their ions will have the same negative charge
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Answer:D. Both of their ions will have the same negative charge

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