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Facts about the Definition of the Element Arsenic

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.

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