₉F (Fluorine)

The name "fluorite" (and later "fluorine") derives from Agricola's invented Latin terminology. In the late 18th century, hydrofluoric acid was discovered. By the early 19th century, it was recognized that fluorine was a bound element within compounds, similar to chlorine.

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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.

Atomic Weight:   18.998403163

Density:   1.696 g/l

Melting Point:   -219.6 °C

Boiling Point:   -188.12 °C

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