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All of the alkali metals except francium were discovered by 1860. Why did it take scientists nearly another 80 years to discover francium?
Francium is named after France, which is where the element was isolated in 1939 by Marguerite Perey. Traces of francium occur naturally in uranium-containing minerals. francium is very rare so it took time to find it (i think)
What is francium and the alkali metals?
Francium is a member of the alkali metals group (group 1 of the periodic table).
Francium alkali family?
Yes, francium is a member of the alkali metals family (group 1).
Is francium a solid?
Yes, francium is a solid alkali metal.
Is francium a metaloid nonmetal or a metal?
Francium is a metal, specifically an alkali metal. It is in the same group as sodium and potassium on the periodic table.
What family is francium found in?
Francium is a member of the alkali metals family.
Is francium an alkali metal?
Yes, francium is an alkali metal; the group contain lithium, sodium, potassium, caesium, rubidium and francium.
What is the least alkali metal?
Francium
What block is francium in?
Francium is in the group 1 of the periodic table (alkali metals).
What is the group and period for francium?
Francium is in the period 7 and group 1 of the periodic table (alkali metals).
Francium reacting with water?
As other alkali metals francium can react with water; but unfortunately we don't have francium for this experiment !
What is the group number for francium?
Francium is in the group 1 (alkali metals) of the periodic table.
