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Why is francium extremely rare in nature?
AIt is very reactive with air
BIt is extremely radioactive
CIt is lost into space
DIt is heavier than uranium
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. It is extremely radioactive
Francium decays within minutes, so only trace amounts exist in decay chains.
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