fluorine is a light yellow diatomic gas. it is very reactive gas, which exists as diatomic molecules. it is the most reactive element. fluorine has a very high attraction for electrons because it is missing one. this makes it the most powerful oxidizing agent. it can rip electrons from water (making oxygen) and ignite propane on contact. it does not need a spark. metals can catch on fire when placed in a stream of fluorine. after it is reduced by reacting with other things, it forms the stable fluoride ion. fluorine is very poisonous. fluorine bonds very strongly with carbon. it can react with the unreactive noble gases. it explodes when mixed with hydrogen. the melting point of fluorine is -363.33°f (-219.62°c), the boiling point is -306.62°f (-188.12°c).