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Beryllium (Be) has four electrons. Fluorine (F) has nine electrons. Which chemical formula shows the correct subscripts for the product of the reaction when beryllium and fluorine combine? (1 point)
• Be,F2
• BeF
• BeF,
• Be,F

The correct chemical formula for the product of the reaction when beryllium and fluorine combine is BeF2.