9 F Fluorine 18.998 u

Fluorine

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Period
2
Group
17
Block
p-block
Phase (STP)
Gas

Fluorine is the most electronegative and reactive of all elements. It is used in toothpaste, Teflon, and refrigerants.

Appearance: Pale yellow gas

Physical Properties

Atomic Mass 18.998 u
Density 0.001696 g/cm³
Melting Point -219.7 °C
Boiling Point -188.1 °C
Phase at STP Gas
Atomic Radius 64.0 pm

Electronic Properties

Electronegativity 3.98
Ionization Energy 1681.0 eV
Electron Affinity 328.0 eV
Valence Electrons 7

Electron Configuration

Configuration [He] 2s² 2p⁵

Electron Shell Configuration

Fluorine electron shell configuration F 2e⁻ 7e⁻

Position in Periodic Table

Fluorine position in the periodic table F

Discovery

Discovered by: Henri Moissan
Year: 1886

Compounds Containing Fluorine

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fluorine?
Fluorine (F) is a chemical element with atomic number 9. It is a gas at standard temperature and pressure, classified as a halogen.
What are the key properties of Fluorine?
Fluorine has an atomic mass of 18.998 u, density of 0.001696 g/cm³, melting point of -219.7°C, boiling point of -188.1°C.
What is the electron configuration of Fluorine?
The electron configuration of Fluorine is [He] 2s2 2p5. It is in the p-block of the periodic table.
Who discovered Fluorine?
Fluorine was discovered by Henri Moissan in 1886.
What is the electronegativity of Fluorine?
Fluorine has an electronegativity of 3.98 on the Pauling scale.