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9 diatomic nonmetal Generated with AI

Fluorine

Symbol F
Atomic Mass 18.9984031636

Fluorine is a chemical element with symbol F and atomic number 9. It is the lightest halogen and exists as a highly toxic pale yellow diatomic gas at standard conditions. As the most electronegative element, it is extremely reactive:almost all other elements, including some noble gases, form compounds with fluorine.

Properties

  • Phase: Gas
  • Density: 1.696 g/cm³
  • Melting Point: 53.48 K
  • Boiling Point: 85.03 K

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