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Francium

Key Stage 2

Meaning

Francium is a metal.

Key Stage 3

Meaning

Francium is a Group 1 element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 87.

About Francium

Molecular Structure

Francium has the chemical symbol Fr.
Francium atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.

Atomic Structure

Francium as 87 protons and 136 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 87 and an atomic mass of 223.
An atom of Francium has only 1 electron in its outer shell.

Properties

Francium is the most reactive alkali metal.
Francium does not exist in nature but has been created by scientists.
Francium would react strongly with water to produce Hydrogen gas and Francium Hydroxide.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Francium is a Group 1 element, on the Periodic Table, with 87 protons in the nucleus.

About Francium

Molecular Structure

Francium has the chemical symbol Fr.
Francium atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.

Atomic Structure

The most stable isotope of Francium has 136 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 223.
An atom of Francium has only 1 electron in its outer shell.
Francium ions have lost an electron to become positively charged.

Properties

Francium is the most reactive alkali metal.
Francium does not exist in nature but has been produced in small quantities in particle accelerators.
Francium would react strongly with water to produce Hydrogen gas and Francium Hydroxide.