Period Number of Rubidium (Rb) (& Location, Uses ... {2022}

All atoms have a period number assigned, even Rubidium. Ok but how do we know what is the period name for an atom of Rb?

If we know the symbol, let's say Rb, we may then open any periodic table and search for Rubidium. Any decent periodic table should have the period numbers when you scroll left starting from the element you found.

In the case of Rubidium the period number is 5. There is a lot of cool stuff about Rubidium that people simply don't know. Let me show you...

Rubidium Overview

Rb Period Number

5 (Period Number)
1 (Group Number)

Atomic Number

37

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

85,4678

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Discovery

Discovered By: R. Bunsen, G. Kirchoff
Year: 1861
Location: Germany

State at 20 °C

Solid

Description

Soft, silvery-white, highly reactive metal.

Atomic Symbol

Rb

Name Origin

Latin: rubidus (deep red); the color its salts impart to flames.

Sources

Occurs abundantly, but so widespread that production is limited. Usually obtained from lithium production.

Uses

Used as a catalyst, photocells, and vacuum and cathode-ray tubes.

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

Video

Are you having trouble understanding the basics of atomic elements? This video will walk you through:

• What is an element
• What is a substance
• What Elements look like
• How a small number of atoms can be joined and form completely different substances

Colored Periodic Table

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Along with basic atom / element information (like Rubidium period number and all the other atomic data), it also comes with color coded info about: State (Gas, Liquid or Solid at room temperature), Groups/series details and much more...

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