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87 alkali metal Generated with AI

Francium

Symbol Fr
Atomic Mass 223

Francium is a chemical element with symbol Fr and atomic number 87. It used to be known as eka-caesium and actinium K. It is the second-least electronegative element, behind only caesium. Francium is a highly radioactive metal that decays into astatine, radium, and radon.

Properties

  • Phase: Solid
  • Density: 1.87 g/cm³
  • Melting Point: 300 K
  • Boiling Point: 950 K

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