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Francium  SEE PERIODIC TABLE
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Atomic Number87

Atomic SymbolFr

Atomic Weight[223 amu]

GroupAlkali, 1

FormSolid

Melting Point27 °C (80.6 °F, 300.15 °K)

Heat of Fusion2 kJ/mol (approx.)

Heat of Vaporization65 kJ/mol (approx.)

Electronegativity (on Pauling scale)0.7

Ground State Electron Configuration5d10 6s2 6p6 6f1

Oxidation States+1

Selected Radioisotopes223Fr

Discovered byPerey, 1939

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