2006-10-10 09:15:54 · 4 answers · asked by gm_santayana 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
There are several reasons, the first of which is the reactivity of the gas. Fluorine is the most electronegative element. This means that it will take an electron fron just about any other solid or liquid material which it comes into contact.
2006-10-10 09:39:04 · answer #1 · answered by Richard 7 · 67⤊ 0⤋
It is the most reactive non-metal, and reacts with most containers that you try to put it in. It also requires a good deal of electrical energy to obtain it (by electrolysis) from its compounds.
2006-10-10 16:19:23 · answer #2 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very reactive. Will react with metals and glass.
2006-10-10 16:22:17 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. J. 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Flourine will want to covalently bond to other flourine atoms, forming flouride
2006-10-10 16:39:56 · answer #4 · answered by spens 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋