Homework #5 Atoms & Periodic Properties Po Element: (contact Professor Duncum fo

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Homework #5 Atoms & Periodic Properties Po Element: (contact Professor Duncum for your element) Answer the following questions for the element listed above. Research your element online and describe 3 different uses of your element in our world. 1. 2. In its neutral state, determine the following for an atom of your element: The number of protons . The number of electrons (Assume the value given in the The number of neutrons periodic table is your atom's atomic weight when rounded to the nearest integer) *

Explanation / Answer

1. a)Polonium releases a great deal of energy during its radioactive breakdown. This has led to the development of compact heat sources for specialized purposes, such as use on space probes.

    b)The element has been used in devices to eliminate static charge for textiles and on brushes to remove dust on photographic film.

   c)Polonium is also used as a lightweight heat source for thermoelectric power in space satellites

2.

a)84

b)84

c)125

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