Fluorine

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Fluorine is a chemical element, having the chemical symbol F.

Fluorine
18.9984032(5)



  F
9
[He] 2s2 2p5
[ ? ] Halogen:

Its atomic number (the number of protons) is 9. It has a Standard Atomic Weight of 18.9984032(5), and is typically found as a gas in its elemental form.

Fluorine is considered to be a member of the "Halogen" class of elements, has a boiling point of -188.12 °C , and a melting point of -219.67 °C .