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Why do some substances burn in fluorine gas even if they do not burn in oxygen gas?
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This means that fluorine has a greater ability to accept electrons and form chemical bonds with other elements, resulting in more vigorous and spontaneous reactions. Fluorine is the most electronegative element on the periodic table, meaning it has a strong Show more…
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