Answer: Option (a) is the correct answer.
Explanation:
When an atom or element gains an electron then the atom acquires a negative charge whereas when an atom or element loses an electron then it acquires a positive charge.
for example, atomic number of fluorine is 9 and when it gains one electron then fluorine atom acquires a negative charge. Hence, neutral atom of fluorine changes into \(F^{-1}\) ion.
Thus, we can conclude that \(F^{-1}\) ion is formed when an atom of fluorine (F) gains one electron.
