Facts about Arsenic

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Facts about the Definition of the Element Arsenic
The Element Arsenic is defined as...
A highly poisonous metallic element having three allotropic forms, yellow, black, and gray, of which the brittle, crystalline gray is the most common. Arsenic and its compounds are used in insecticides, weed killers, solid-state doping agents, and various alloys.
 

Interesting Facts about the Origin and Meaning of the element name Arsenic
What are the origins of the word Arsenic ?
The name originates from Greek word 'arsenikos'.


 

Facts about the Classification of the Element Arsenic
Arsenic is classified as a "Metalloid" element and is located in Groups 13, 14,15, 16 and 17 of the Periodic Table. An element classified as a Metalloid has properties of both metals and non-metals. Some are semi-conductors and can carry an electrical charge making them useful in calculators and computers.
 

Brief Facts about the Discovery and History of the Element Arsenic
Arsenic was isolated by Albertus Magnus.
Facts about the History of the Arsenic Element - it was discovered in Ancient times and used by the ancient Asians, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans and Chinese.
 

Occurrence of the element Arsenic in the Atmosphere
Arsenopyrite also called mispickel
 

Common Uses of Arsenic
Insecticides
Poison
Weed killers
Various alloys
Medical Treatments
Semi-conductors
 

The Properties of the Element Arsenic

Name of Element : Arsenic
Symbol of Element : As
Atomic Number of Arsenic : 33
Atomic Mass: 74.9216 amu
Melting Point: 817.0 °C - 1090.15 °K
Boiling Point: 613.0 °C - 886.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Arsenic : 33
Number of Neutrons in Arsenic : 42
Crystal Structure: Rhombohedral
Density @ 293 K: 5.72 g/cm3
Color of Arsenic : yellow, black, and gray


The element Arsenic and the Periodic Table
Find out more facts about Arsenic on the Periodic Table which arranges every chemical element according to its atomic number, as based on the periodic law, so that chemical elements with similar properties are in the same column. Our Periodic Table is simple to use - just click on the symbol for Arsenic for additional facts and info and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc of Arsenic with any other element. An invaluable source for more interesting facts and information about the Arsenic element and as a Chemistry reference guide.
 

Facts and Info about the element Arsenic - IUPAC and the Modern Standardised Periodic Table
The Standardised Periodic Table in use today was agreed by the International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry, IUPAC, in 1985 which includes the Arsenic element. The famous Russian Scientist, Dimitri Mendeleev, perceived the correct classification method of "the periodic table" for the 65 elements which were known in his time. The Standardised Periodic Table now recognises more periods and elements than Dimitri Mendeleev knew in his day but still all fitting into his concept of the "Periodic Table" in which Arsenic is just one element that can be found.
 

Facts and Info about the Element Arsenic
 

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