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How do you get fluorine?

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Why is fluorine called fluorine?
Probably because it was first recognized in fluorspar or fluorite (which is calcium fluoride).
Where can you get fluorine?
Fluoride(s) may be found in toothpaste and is even added in trace quantities to drinking water in certain parts of the world. Fluorine is extremely reactive and not found in nature. It may be found...
Is fluorine and fluorine and ionic or covalent bond?
The bond is covalent. Two atoms of the same element will never form an ionic bond with each other.
Where do you get fluorine?
Elemental fluorine could be obtained from chemical supply companies. But because it is extremely dangerous you would probably need to provide proof that you are a professional chemist.
Why is a fluorine ion bigger than a fluorine atom?
Because the fluorine ion has an extra electron which is not held as tightly as the other 7 valence electrons. The effective nuclear charge of fluorine is +7, so its' 7 valence electrons are held...