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Facts about Fluorine
- Electron Configuration- [He] 2s^2 2p^5
- Melting point: -219.6 degrees Celsius
- Boiling point: -188 degrees Celsius
- Atomic Number: 9
- 2 Isotopes
Where is Fluorine found?
The main mining areas where they find the element are located in China, Mexico, and Western Europe. It is apart of the Earth's crust and is found in different places such as coal, clay and rocks. Fluorine is the 13th most common element on Earth.
History of Fluorine
When fluorine was discovered, scientists knew it contained an element similar to chlorine, but could not figure out what it was. So, scientists like Humphry Davy, tried to isolate the element from fluorine, but were unsuccessful. Davy even became sick from trying to isolate the element from the fluorine.
What is Fluorine used for?
- used in processing nuclear fuel
- used to make flurochemicals
- used in toothpaste and drinking water to prevent cavities
- Hydrofluoric acid is used to dissolve glass and creates the ability to "carve" glass
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