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The element Rubidium is part of the alkali metals group and is silvery-white and soft. It has a melting point of about 40 degrees celsius and a boiling point of 696 degrees celsius. It can ignite randomly in air and reacts violently with water. It can form amalgams with Mercury and its flame is a yellowish purple.

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