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Fluoride can be defined as organic and inorganic compounds consisting of fluorine element. A fluoride ion is fluorine in its ionic form. Fluoride can form a binary compound with another element. There are a number of common fluoride components including sodium fluoride, calcium fluoride, oxygen difluoride and hydrofluoric acid.
Fluoride is prescribed as a medication in its concentrated form. Fluoride is also believed to strengthen the enamel of tooth. The common uses of fluoride include adding its components to toothpaste for preventing cavities, prescribed for treatment, purification of drinking water, and uses as a component in other oral hygiene products
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How is fluorine used in air conditioning?
Liquid coolant
What are the compounds of fluorine?
Fluorine forms a very large range of compounds since it is highly reactive (actually it is the most reactive element there is). Teflon and freon are both synthetic fluorine compounds. Fluorine salts such as potassium fluoride are used in toothpaste, or to fluoridate water.
What type of bond is formed when you combine fluorine and fluorine?
Fluorine seems a likely answer
Which is bigger fluorine or hydrogen?
Fluorine.
Is fluorine a reactive or stable element?
fluorine stable fluorine diatomic is unstable
Element used as a coolant in refrigerators?
Fluorine
What are some uses for fluorine?
Scientists have known about Fluorine for longer than it has been being used. Fluorine has been around since the 1800s. It is currently being used in toothpaste, refrigerators and rocket fuel.
What are freons and teflon?
Freon is a gas used in refrigerators while Teflon is a nonstick substance used in pans.
Where are refrigerators used?
Refrigerators are used in houses
What is the name of the gas used in refrigerators?
Neon gas is used in refrigerators.
What are chlorofluorcarbons?
Chlorofluorocarbons are compounds made of carbon, chlorine, fluorine, and hydrogen. They are bad for the environment and come from aerosol sprays and refrigerators.
Is helium used in refrigerators?
Helium can be used in refrigerators, but this application is expensive, not commercial.
What are cfcs used for?
Its used in the compressors of refrigerators and air- conditioners
What is titanium used in?
refrigerators
Is fluorine used to make uranium?
Fluorine is used to prepare UF4, UF6, UO2F2.
Which 2 things are used in refrigerators are harmful for ozone layer?
CFC's are used in refrigerators. They are extremely harmful for ozone layer.
Which gas is used in refrigerators?
cfc
