Rubidium+37



Is it a solid, liquid or a gas? Solid

Is it a metal, nonmetal or metalloid? Metal

Family name or Rare Earth Element Series Alkali

Who discovered it? When was it discovered? In 1867 by Robert Bunsen

How is it used? Physical, Chemical propertis or unusual facts
 * 1) Making special glasses
 * 2) Enhances images taken of the heart
 * 3) Used in some medical application
 * 1) 16th most common element element in the earth's crust
 * 2) It is not found freely in nature
 * 3) It reacts strongly in water and bursts into flames when exposed to air

References: http://www.hobart.k12.in.us/ksms/PeriodicTable/rubidium.htm

By Rachel S