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 88?
The answer is Radium (Ra). However there are a lot of interesting facts about Radium that people don't know. Let me show you:
But what do you do when you only know its atomic number? Like... what is the atom symbol whose atomic number is 88?
The answer is Radium (Ra). However there are a lot of interesting facts about Radium that people don't know. Let me show you:
Radium Overview
Atomic Symbol
Ra (Radium)
Description
Silvery-white metal. Intensely radioactive.
Sources
Found in uranium ores at 1 part per 3 million parts uranium.
Found in uranium ores at 1 part per 3 million parts uranium.
State at 20 °C
solid
Uses
Used in treating cancer because of the gamma rays it gives off.
Used in treating cancer because of the gamma rays it gives off.
Name Origin
Latin: radius (ray).
Latin: radius (ray).
Discovery
Discovered By: Pierre and Marie Curie
Year: 1898
Location: France
Learn more about the atomic mass.
Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
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