Element | Fluorine

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Fluorine is a pale yellow, highly reactive gas that forms strong bonds and reacts with nearly all other elements.

Properties of Fluorine | It is the most electronegative element, extremely corrosive and forms stable fluoride compounds.

Uses of Fluorine | Found in minerals like fluorite, fluorine is used in refrigerants, pharmaceuticals, fluoropolymers and water fluoridation compounds.

Isotopes of Fluorine | Stable F 19 is the only stable isotope; elemental fluorine is highly toxic and corrosive and requires specialized containment and neutralization.