I am writing a peom on the element flourine and it should explain and the structure of the atoms that make up that element, explain why it is where it is on the periodic table, what element(s) it might combine with to make a compound/molecule, and finally, WHY it would interact with that other element.

Here is the poem below:

Fluorine!
That’s my name from fluorum, “to flow”,
My symbol is F, and 2 is my row,
My family, the periodic table.
I’m in group number 7, and my atomic number is 9,
My atomic mass is 3 more than a fifth of Bromine.
My brothers in crime are the halogen gang,
When we’re not making salt, we’re making a bang!
My bros are reactive, I’m even more so,
I can burn hydrocarbons at temperatures low!
Did I mention my race? I’m a yellowy-brown,
And when I react, my oxidation number goes down.
Alone as a gas, I’m a poison; but don’t worry:
My electrons are usually shared in a hurry
With hydrogen, carbon and plain water, too,
And metals and even the noble gas crew.
You can find me in acid, in toothpaste, in salts,
But mostly, I’m doing the CFC waltz.


What changes can I make to this??????

Very clever! Why would you want to make any changes?

Sra

Your poem is quite engaging and already contains a lot of relevant information about fluorine. However, if you're looking for some changes or additions to further enhance the poem, here are some suggestions:

1. Structure of fluorine atoms: While you mention that fluorine is in the 2nd row of the periodic table, you could add a line or two to describe its atomic structure. For example, you can mention that fluorine has 9 protons, 9 electrons, and 10 neutrons in its nucleus, with two electrons in the inner shell and seven in the outer shell.

2. Placement on the periodic table: You can explain why fluorine is placed in Group 7 (also called Group 17 or the halogens). Highlight that this group is known for its high reactivity and tendency to gain one electron to achieve a stable electron configuration.

3. Compound formation: In addition to mentioning the formation of salts and hydrocarbons, you can include other compounds that fluorine combines with. For instance, fluorine is known to form compounds with oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur, among others.

4. Interaction with other elements: To explain why fluorine interacts with other elements, you can mention its electronegativity. Fluorine is the most electronegative element, meaning it strongly attracts electrons towards itself. This makes it highly reactive and eager to form chemical bonds with other elements that are willing to donate their electrons.

By incorporating these additional details, your poem will provide a more complete explanation of fluorine's structure, position on the periodic table, compound formation, and interaction with other elements.