Atomic number=87
Protons
Neutrons
Discovered in
Chemical properties
- It is reactive to water
- In general it is radioactive
- Greatest reactive element that is in the metallic group
Unusual facts
- From what scientists know, Francium's reaction when put in water should be greater than all the other alkali metals
- can emit an alpha-particle (a helium nucleus) to form astatine-219 or a beta-particle to form radium-223. (A beta-particle is an electron which is emitted from a nucleus when a neutron converts to a proton.)
- You cannot find francium in the nature. This alkali metal is very reactive. It can serve as a good conductor for the electricity and heat.
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