Element of the Week – Fluorine - Molecular Matters
Michael Edmonds • Jan 26, 2014 •
Fluorine is a fascinating element. As a gas consisting of two fluorine atoms bonded to each other it is incredibly reactive, capable of eating into glass and igniting some substances. However, organic compounds (compounds containing carbon) containing fluorine can be incredibly stable, as the carbon fluorine bond is relatively strong. Fluorine is a very small atom compared to most of … Read More