Cesium

By Jessie Askew
 * Cesium **

Symbol: Cs Atomic Number: 55 Atomic Mass: 133 Num ber of Protons:55 Number of Neutrons: 78 Number of Electrons: 55 Melting Point: 28.5 degrees C Boiling Point:678.4 degrees C  Normal Phase: Solid

Cost: 1100 dollars for 100g

Classified as a metal, belonging to the Alkali metal family.

Origin of name- Latin -caesius- "sky blue"

Discovered by Fustov Kirchoff in 1860.

Random Interesting Facts:
 * Used to make strong elastic plastics for tools
 * Used for coatings around electrical wires
 * Used in fibers of brooms
 * Cannot be tasted or smelled
 * Discovered in mineral water
 * Most electropositive element

Exploding Cesium