Francium (Fr) Properties and Facts

Element 87 - Alkali Metal

What are the basic properties of Francium?

Francium (symbol: Fr) is a alkali metal with atomic number 87. Its atomic mass is 223.0 u, and it belongs to period 7 and group 1.

What is the electron configuration of Francium?

The electron configuration is: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 4f¹⁴ 5s² 5p⁶ 6s¹

What are the physical properties of Francium?

Melting point: 300.0 K
Boiling point: 950.0 K
Density: None g/cm³

What are the known isotopes of Francium?

  • Fr-223: Half-life of 22 minutes
  • Fr-224: Half-life of 3.3 minutes
  • Fr-225: Half-life of 4.0 minutes
  • Fr-226: Half-life of 2.0 minutes
  • Fr-227: Half-life of 21 seconds

What is the biological role and occurrence of Francium?

Biological role: Highly radioactive and toxic
Natural occurrence: Found in uranium and thorium ores

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