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Fluorine exists as a toxic gas that is also highly reactive. The ninth video in a series highlights the rarity, dangers, and properties of the element before presenting a couple of demonstrations using fluorine—some that even most chemists have never seen!
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Instructional Ideas
- Invite a dentist to discuss the difference of using a fluoride toothpaste and one without fluoride
- Discuss the ethics of cities adding fluoride to water supplies
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of protons, neutrons, and electrons
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Includes closed captioning in English, Portuguese, and Spanish
- Provides interesting visuals along with the facts
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- None