Well there are plenty of benefits and consequences.
But one would be the ability to do certain tasks without actually having to do them. A consequence could be on the environment. For example, the use of a car plays a big part on the environment involving smog.
Hope this helps!
Excuse me not giving an explanation; I haven't even learned chemistry before. I usually give explanations for math/english.
I think it would be for flourine: 7
aluminum: 8
can't help with the rest...
sorry!