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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.
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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.