Bismuth(III) fluoride facts for kids
Bismuth(III) fluoride, also known as bismuth trifluoride, is a special chemical compound. Its chemical formula is BiF3. This means it has one bismuth atom and three fluorine atoms joined together. In this compound, the bismuth atom has a specific electrical "charge" or "state" called an oxidation state of +3.
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What is Bismuth(III) Fluoride Like?
Bismuth(III) fluoride looks like a gray-white powder. It does not dissolve in water, which means if you put it in water, it won't disappear like sugar or salt does.
How is Bismuth(III) Fluoride Made?
Scientists can make bismuth(III) fluoride in a few ways. One common way is to mix bismuth(III) oxide with hydrofluoric acid. Another way is to react a larger amount of bismuth metal directly with fluorine gas.
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In Spanish: Fluoruro de bismuto(III) para niños
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