Periodic Table
What is Flourine's atomic Symbol?
F
In what decade was fluorine discovered in?
The 1880’s
What state is it commonly found in?
Gas form
What is Flourine's Atomic Number?
9
Which French chemist discovered fluorine?
Henri Moissan
What is its' electronegativity?
It has the highest electronegativity of 4.0
What Family is Flourine in?
Halogen
Which British chemist was able to first isolate fluorine, but not identify it?
George Gore
What mineral is fluorine most commonly found in?
Flourite
What is Flourine's Average Atomic Mass?
19 amu
What method was used by the French chemist to finally isolate and identify fluorine?
The electrolysis of potassium biflouride dissolved in liquid hydrofluoride
What are some common uses of flourine?
-welding and frosting glasses
-toothpaste
-used to make uranium hexafluoride, helps separate uranium isotopes
-compounds is used in high electricity transformers