Astatine

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General Properties
Atomic number Predicted atomic mass Half life of longest living isotope Electron Configuration First developed
85 210amu Around 8 hours [Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s2 6p5 1940
General Properties
Atomic number 85
Predicted atomic mass 210amu
Half life of longest living isotope Around 8 hours
Electron Configuration [Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s2 6p5
First developed 1940

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Description and uses

Astatine is the 85th element of the periodic table. It was discovered in 1940 when a sample of 200Bi was bombarded with neutrons. 210At is the most stable isotope, with a half life of around 8 hours.

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