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    Po

    Polonium

    Metalloid

    Atomic Number: 84 • Atomic Mass: 209.0000 u • Period: 6 • Group: 16

    Electron Configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p⁶ 5s² 4d¹⁰ 5p⁶ 6s² 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰ 6p⁴
    Phase: Solid
    Electronegativity: 2
    Bismuth (Bi)Astatine (At)
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    Overview

    Polonium is the chemical element with the symbol Po and atomic number 84. It belongs to the Metalloid group and is located in period 6 of the periodic table. It exists as a solid under standard conditions.

    Basic Information

    • Symbol:Po
    • Atomic Number:84
    • Atomic Mass:209.0000 u
    • Group:16
    • Period:6
    • Category:Metalloid
    • Phase at STP:Solid
    • Electronegativity:2 (Pauling scale)

    Key Facts

    Fun Fact #1

    Named after Marie Curie's homeland Poland

    Fun Fact #2

    Extremely radioactive

    Common Uses

    • Anti-static devices
    • Heat source in space applications
    • Neutron sources