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Fluorine

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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
Cons
  • None