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Ruby — Rubidium

Monster name: Ruby

Rubidium

Atomic number
37
Symbol
Rb
Series
alkali metals
Group
1
Period
5
State of matter
solid
  • flammable
  • corrosive

Just like all alkali metals rubidium reacts vigorously with water.

Turns flames into deep red – popular with fireworks. Besides that it’s mostly used for scientific purposes.

Ruby the monster is a real chatterbox. If you meet her, she rambles on with no mercy. She loves everything that’s red: Poppy flowers, lipstick, sunsets and of course red fire works.

Rubidium and Caesium crystals
Rubidium and Caesium crystals — Image source: Wikimedia Commons