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Polonium atom & ion lab

Change the electron count of Polonium and inspect its charge, shells and reviewed atomic properties.

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Explanation mode
Po

Core label represents the fixed nuclear charge; individual neutrons are not inferred from standard atomic weight.

Reviewed atomic properties

Unavailable measurements remain explicitly unavailable.

First ionization energy812.1 kJ mol⁻¹
Covalent radius140 pm
Electronegativity2 Pauling

No stable isotope. Mass shown is for Po-209.

Description of this simulation

Polonium is neutral here: 84 protons are balanced by 84 electrons across shells 2, 8, 18, 32, 18, 6.

Quick test · 3 questions
1. Which statement is evidence from this simulation?
2. How should you test the effect of one control?
3. Why read the model notes?

Po

Polonium

Z = 84
Protons
84
Electrons
84
Shells
2 · 8 · 18 · 32 · 18 · 6
Configuration
[Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s2 6p4
Common oxidation states
-2, 2, 4, 6
Phase near room conditions
solid

What this model shows — and what it simplifies

Educational Model

The nuclear charge stays fixed at 84 protons, which is what defines Polonium.

Where do we see this in real life?

The electron count and measured properties of Polonium help determine how it bonds, reacts and is identified in chemical materials.

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Scientific review record

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