Polonium


 * Element Name:** Polonium


 * Element Symbol:** Po


 * Atomic Mass:** 209[[image:Polonium_caitlyn.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:** 84


 * Protons:** 84


 * Electrons:** 84


 * Discovery:** Marie Curie in 1898 France


 * How It Was Named:** Named for the country of Poland.


 * State of Matter:** Solid


 * Melting Point:** 254°C


 * Boiling Point:** 962°C


 * Characteristics:** A few curies of Polonium exhibit a blue glow caused by excitation of the surrounding gas, and a fairly volatile metal.


 * Use of Element:** To eliminate static electricity in machinery that is caused by processes such as the rolling of paper, wire or sheet paper.

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 * Interesting Facts:**
 * Polonium has more isotopes than any other element, all of which are radioactive.
 * It dissolves readily in dilute acids, but is only slightly soluble in alkalis.