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24 September, 15:24

Why is it harder to remove an electron from fluorine than from carbon?

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  1. 24 September, 15:45
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    The valence electrons of both fluorine and carbon are found at about the same distance from their respective nuclei but the greater positive charge of the fluorine nucleus attracts its valence electrons more strongly.
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