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Fluorine
is the ninth element of the periodic table. It has a greenish colour and is in group 7, it is very reactive.
is the ninth element of the periodic table. It has a greenish colour and is in group 7, it is very reactive.
Symbol: F
Atomic Mass: 18.998
Atomic Number: 9
Electronegativity: 3.98
Electrons per shell: 2,7
Melting point: -219.62 degrees C
Discoverer: Joseph Henri Moissan
Symbol: F
Atomic Mass: 18.998
Atomic Number: 9
Electronegativity: 3.98
Electrons per shell: 2,7
Melting point: -219.62 degrees C
Discoverer: Joseph Henri Moissan
- Fluorine is a halogen, it is magnetic.
- It is similar to all group 7 elements (halogens), they all have 7 valence electrons.
- Fluorine reacts best with elements from group 1, the alkaline metals.
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