fLUORINE
fLUORINE By Priscilla
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Physical PropertiesPale yellow or greenish gasNon-metalNot a
conductorCorrosiveMelting Pt: -220 CBoiling Pt: -188 C
Crystalline StructureCubic
Atomic StructureAtomic Number: 9Atomic Weight: 18.998Protons:
9Electrons: 9Neutrons: 10Symbol: F
Atomic PropertiesBlock:PPeriod:2Group:17Electron
Configuration:[He].2s2.2p5
Use of fluorineAs a refrigerantFreon in air conditioners
6Use of FluorineIn toothpaste to prevent decayAdd to Drinking
water
AbundanceNever found free in natureFound in feldspar, fluorite,
other mineralsFound in Sun, Meteorites, rocks
Chemical PropertiesCorrosiveMost reactive elementBurns with
bright flameForms HF, deadly toxicReacts explosively with
hydrogenOxidation number: -1
Interesting FactsCauses severe burns on skinUsed to etch glass
in light bulbsFluorine
Videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm2AdknTcMI
