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(Encyclopedia) Elements
Element
Symbol
Atomic Number
Atomic Weight1
Melting Point
(Degrees Celsius)
Boiling Point
(Degrees Celsius)
actinium
Ac
89
(227)
1050.
3200. ±300
aluminum
Al
13
26.…