Atomic Symbol 86 (& Cool facts: Uses, Sources, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has a symbol and some are easy to figure out. Especially if you already know its name.

But what do you do when you only know its atomic number? Like... what is the atom symbol whose atomic number is 86?

The answer is Radon (Rn). However there are a lot of interesting facts about Radon that people don't know. Let me show you:

Radon Overview

Atomic Symbol

Rn (Radon)

Description

Colorless, odorless, tasteless, radioactive, heavy, noble gas.

Sources

Formed from the decay of radium in the earths crust.

State at 20 °C

Gas

Uses

Used to treat some forms of cancer.

Name Origin

Variation of the name of another element, radium.

Discovery

Discovered By: Fredrich Ernst Dorn

Year: 1898

Location: Germany

Atomic Number

86

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

222,0176

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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