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francium

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Noun — A highly radioactive alkali metal, symbol Fr, with atomic number 87, that is not found in nature.

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francium atom radioactive francium

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Etymology

The word came into English from French, where it was formed from France plus the ending -ium. It was named after the native country of Marguerite Perey.

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What is francium?
Francium is a chemical element with the symbol Fr and atomic number 87. It is an intensely radioactive alkali metal.
Is francium found in nature?
No, francium is not found in nature.
Where does the name francium come from?
It comes from French, formed from France and the ending -ium, after the native country of Marguerite Perey.

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