Some atom symbols are easy to figure out, some are not...
The only sure thing is that every atom has a symbol. But what is the atom whose symbol is F?
The answer is Fluorine (F). However there is a lot of stuff about Fluorine that people don't know. Let me walk you through...
The only sure thing is that every atom has a symbol. But what is the atom whose symbol is F?
The answer is Fluorine (F). However there is a lot of stuff about Fluorine that people don't know. Let me walk you through...
Fluorine Overview
Atomic Symbol
F (Fluorine)
Sources
Found in the minerals fluorite (CaF2) and cryolite(Na3AlF6). Electrolysis of hydrofluoric acid (HF) or potassium acid fluoride (KHF2) is the only practical method of commercial production.
Found in the minerals fluorite (CaF2) and cryolite(Na3AlF6). Electrolysis of hydrofluoric acid (HF) or potassium acid fluoride (KHF2) is the only practical method of commercial production.
Description
Greenish-yellow, pungent, corrosive gas. Extremely reactive. Does not occur uncombined in nature.
Name Origin
Latin: fluere (flow).
Latin: fluere (flow).
State at 20 °C
gas
Uses
Used in refrigerants and other fluorocarbons. Also in toothpaste as sodium fluoride (NaF) and stannous fluoride (SnF2); also in Teflon.
Discovery
Discovered By: Henri Moissan
Year: 1886
Location: France
Learn more about the atomic mass.
Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
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