Complete the electronic configurations of the atoms below. oxygen: $1s^2\,\ldots$ fluorine: $1s^2\,\ldots$
A fluorine–oxygen compound has three atoms in every molecule. Predict the formula.
Draw a dot-and-cross diagram that shows the bonding.
Suggest the shape of the molecule.
Use the $E^\circ$ values in the Data Booklet to compare the oxidising power of fluorine and chlorine.
Predict the reaction type between the interhalogen compound chlorine fluoride, $\text{ClF}$, and potassium bromide solution.
Construct an equation for the reaction.