Covalent Radius of Polonium (Po) - & Sources, Uses ... 2022

Molecules and atoms have a certain 'size or radius', even Polonium. Ok but what is the covalent radius of an atom of Po?

In the case of Polonium the covalent radius is 1.46 Å. You see, there is a lot of info about Polonium (beyond an atom's radius) that is actually interesting. Let me show you...

Polonium Facts

Polonium Covalent Radius

1.46 Å

Atomic Number

84

Learn more about the atomic number.

State at 20 °C

solid

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.

Description

Silvery-gray, extremely rare, radioactive metal.

Atomic Symbol

Po

Name Origin

Named for Poland, native country of Marie Curie.

Atomic Mass

208,9824

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Discovery

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

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

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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

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