Atomic Symbol As (+ Cool facts: Color, Uses and more...) 2022

Every Atom has a symbol to represent them. Some are easy to figure out... But what is the atom whose symbol is As?

The answer is Arsenic (As). But there's a lot of secret / fun facts about Arsenic that people don't know. Let me walk you through this atom...

Arsenic Overview

Atomic Symbol

As (Arsenic)

State at 20 °C

Solid

Uses

Many of its compounds are deadly poison and used as weed killer and rat poison. Conducts electricity. Used in semiconductors. Some compounds, called arsenides, are used in the manufacture of paints, wallpapers, and ceramics.

Sources

Found in mispickel (arsenopyrite)

Description

Steel-gray, brittle semi-metal.

Name Origin

Greek: arsenikon; Latin: arsenicum, (both names for yellow pigment).

Atomic Number

33

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

74,92159

Discovery

Discovered By: Known to the ancients.

Year: Unknown

Location: Unknown

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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