Every Atom has a symbol to represent them. Some are easy to figure out... But what is the atom whose symbol is Fr?
The answer is Francium (Fr). But there's a lot of secret / fun facts about Francium that people don't know. Let me walk you through this atom...
The answer is Francium (Fr). But there's a lot of secret / fun facts about Francium that people don't know. Let me walk you through this atom...
Francium Overview
Atomic Symbol
Fr (Francium)
State at 20 °C
Solid
Uses
Since its isotopes have such short half-lives there are no commercially significant compounds of francium.
Sources
Formed by decay of actinium. Chemical properties similar to cesium. Decays to radium or astatine.
Description
Highly rare and unstable, radioactive metal.
Name Origin
Named for France, the nation of its discovery.
Discovery
Discovered By: Marguerite Derey
Year: 1939
Location: France
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Want to learn more details? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
Want to learn more details? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
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