Fluorine+ Kimberly


 * Element Name:** Fluorine


 * Element Symbol:** F


 * Atomic Mass:** 19[[image:Fluorine.png width="216" height="286" align="right"]]


 * Protons:** 9


 * Electrons:** 9


 * Discovery:** It was discovered by Henri Moissan in 1886 in France.


 * How it was Named:** From the Latin word "fluere" meaning, "to flow"


 * State of Matter:** Gas


 * Melting point C:** -219.62 C


 * Boiling point C:** -188.12 C


 * Characteristics:** Pale yellow color, reacts to all organic and inorganic substances, and is in the group Haloegen


 * Uses:** Extensively used in air conditioning and refrigeration


 * Interesting Facts:** In small amounts, fluorides in water sources, to prevent tooth decay. Hydrofluoric acid is extensively used for etching the glass of light bulbs etc.

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