Fluorine
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Contributor:听Jude Sczesny
About the Display:听Toothpaste - Most toothpaste has fluoride in it which helps prevent tooth decay. Fluoride helps strengthen enamel and prevents cavities.
Mouthwash - Fluoride mouthwash also helps prevent tooth decay. It strengthens tooth enamel and helps damaged teeth re-mineralize themselves.
Plumbers tape - Teflon thread seal tape (PTFE), also known as plumber鈥檚 tape, seals pipe threads, and prevents leakage in plumbing and air lines. It is 75% fluorine and 25% carbon.
Mini frying pan - Pans coated with Teflon are useful because they are nonstick. The fluorine atoms repel any other molecules.
About the Contributor:听Jude is a local science enthusiast who had the opportunity to tour the Instrumentation Center and see the Periodic Table over his summer break!
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Back to the听Periodic Table听
Symbol:听F
Atomic Number:听9
Atomic Mass:听18.998 u
Electron Configuration: [He]2s2sp6
Year Discovered:听1886
Discovered By: Henri Moissan