Californium

= ** Califo rnium ** = By: Connor
 * Atomic Number:** ** 98 **


 * Protons:** ** 252 **


 * Electrons:** **252 **


 * Neutrons: 252**


 * Average Atomic Mass:** ** 251 **


 * Isotopes:** ** Cf248, Cf249, Cf250, Cf251, Cf252, Cf253, Cf253, Cf254, Cf255 **


 * Discovery: It was discovered by S.G. Thompson, K. Street, A. Ghiorso and Glenn Seaborg**


 * Name: It is named after the state of California and the University of California Berekeley **


 * Uses:** **Detection of water, silver, oil, gold**


 * Interesting Facts: It is rarely found on earth so its only available in small amounts**

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