Fluorine is a nonmetal that belongs to the family of elements called halogens. The symbol of fluorine is F, and its atomic weight is 18.9984032 atomic mass units or grams per mole.
âElections keep India's democracy alive, but it's a tenuous situation,â Chandler stated. âIts democracy requires much improvement -- particularly in strengthening government institutions, curtailing repression, and lowering income inequality.
In the 18th century only the American revolution produced a sustainable democracy. During the 19th century monarchists fought a prolonged rearguard action against democratic forces. In the first half of the 20th century nascent democracies collapsed in Germany, Spain and Italy. By 1941 there were only 11 democracies left, and Franklin Roosevelt worried that it might not be possible to shield âthe great flame of democracy from the blackout of barbarismâ.