FRANCIUM

FRANCIUM FACTS

• Symbol: Fr
• Atomic Number: 87
• Atomic Weight: 223.02

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

• Metal
• Thermal Conductivity
• Solid
• Rusty red with some brown

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

• Explodes in water
• Very flammable
• Can be man made

COOL FACTS!

• Alkali Metal
• Found in Earth's crust in small traces
• So rare that only 20-30 grams of it exist!
• Isn't used for other than scientific research
• Was discovered in France & named after France

SOURCES
eoearth.org
angelo.edu