🟢Chlorine vs Fluorine🦷
Chlorine and fluorine are both Group 17 halogens, but fluorine sits above chlorine and is even more reactive.
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🟢Chlorine
- ✓Symbol Cl, atomic number 17
- ✓Yellow-green reactive gas
- ✓Strong oxidizer, less reactive than fluorine
- ✓Used to disinfect water and make plastics
- ✓Forms chloride ions in salts
🦷Fluorine
- ✓Symbol F, atomic number 9
- ✓Pale yellow, most reactive of all elements
- ✓Strongest oxidizing halogen
- ✓Used in toothpaste and Teflon
- ✓Most electronegative element
Verdict
Fluorine is the most reactive and electronegative element, edging out chlorine. Chlorine is still a powerful oxidizer and far more practical to handle for water treatment.
Frequently asked
Which halogen is more reactive?+
Fluorine is the most reactive of all elements, more so than chlorine, which sits below it.
Why is fluorine in toothpaste?+
Fluoride ions strengthen tooth enamel and help prevent cavities.
Why does chlorine clean water?+
Chlorine is a strong oxidizer that kills bacteria and other pathogens.
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