Rubidium


 * Element Name**: Rubidium


 * Element Symbol**: Rd


 * Atomic Mass**:86[[image:Rubidium_Erica.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]][[image:rubidium.gif width="288" height="216" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number**: 37


 * Protons**: 37


 * Eletrons**: 37


 * Discovery(Who & When):** It was discovered in 1861 by Robert Bunsen and Gustav Kirchoff.


 * How it was named**: From the Latin word for deepest red


 * State of Matter**: Solid


 * Melting Point**: 39.31


 * Boiling Point**: 688

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 * Characteristics:**
 * It's a silvery white color
 * Is probably the most used compound
 * The element and its ions give a reddish-violet color to a flame
 * Uses of Elements:**
 * Interesting Faacts:**
 * Is used in special glasses
 * Can be liquid at ambient temperature