Actinium
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| Actinium | |
|---|---|
| Properties | |
| Atomic symbol | Ac |
| Atomic number | 89 |
| Classification | Transition Metal |
| Atomic mass | 227.0 amu |
| Other Information | |
| Date of discovery | 1899 |
| Name of discoverer | André-Louis Debierne |
| Name origin | From the Greek aktinos. |
| Uses | Unknown |
| Obtained from | Unknown, as it is extremely rare. |
Actinium is a very rare radioactive chemical element. It is silvery-white and glows blue in the dark.[1] This is the largest element know to naturally exist. As far as modern science knows, all larger elements must be created synthetically.
References
- ↑ Encylopaedia Britannica online, Actinium
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | |||||||
| *Lanthanides | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **Actinides | ||||||||||||||||||||||||