Group Number of Polonium (& Uses, Sources ... 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has a group name assigned, even Polonium. But how do we know what is the group name for an atom of Po?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol (or name), let's say Po, we can open any periodic table and search for Polonium. If the periodic table is complete just scroll up and read the number on the top (from 1 to 18).

In the case of Polonium the group number is 16. However there is a lot of funny facts about Polonium that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Polonium Overview

Polonium Group Number

16

Atomic Number

84

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

208,9824

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Atomic Symbol

Po

Name Origin

Named for Poland, native country of Marie Curie.

Description

Silvery-gray, extremely rare, radioactive metal.

State at 20 °C

solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Pierre and Marie Curie
Year: 1898
Location: France

Uses

Used in industrial equipment that eliminates static electricity caused by such processes as rolling paper, wire, and sheet metal.

Sources

Occurs in pitchblende from decay of bismuth.

Want to learn more details and data about Polonium (Po)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

Video

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