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Atomic Profile
Fluorine (F)
Discover properties, shell configurations, industrial applications, compounds, and historical occurrences of the Fluorine element.
9F18.998
Physical Properties
Melting Point-219.67 °C
Boiling Point-188.11 °C
Density1.696 g/L
Electronegativity3.98
Group / PeriodGroup 17, Period 2
Electronic Config[He] 2s² 2p⁵
Bohr Shells2, 7
Bohr Electron Model
Visualizing the concentric Bohr orbits and energy level shells for Fluorine.
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Shell 1: 2e⁻ | Shell 2: 7e⁻
Origin & Abundance
Discovery Details
Discovered by Henri Moissan in the year 1886.
Natural Occurrence
Occurs as mineral fluorite (calcium fluoride). Extremely reactive, never found as a free element in nature.
Common Uses & Applications
- Toothpaste cavity protection (Fluoride)
- Non-stick cookware coating (Teflon)
- Uranium enrichment processing
- Air conditioning refrigerants
Common Chemical Compounds
Below are typical molecular compounds formed by Fluorine interacting with other elements:
HF (Hydrofluoric Acid)NaF (Sodium Fluoride)SF₆ (Sulfur Hexafluoride)
Element Concept Check
Which of the following is the most electronegative element in the periodic table?
Video Lectures & Fact Files
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