Einsteinium
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Key Stage 2
Meaning
Einsteinium is a metal.
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Einsteinium is a Actinide metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 99.
About Einsteinium
Molecular Structure
- Einsteinium has the chemical symbol Es.
- Einsteinium atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Einsteinium as 99 protons and 153 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 99 and an atomic mass of 252.
- Einsteinium is in Period 7 of the Periodic Table because it has 7 electron shells.
Properties
- Einsteinium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Einsteinium is a shiny solid at room temperature.
- Einsteinium is malleable.
- Einsteinium is sonorous.
- Einsteinium is ductile.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Einsteinium is a Actinide metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 99 protons in the nucleus.
About Einsteinium
Molecular Structure
- Einsteinium has the chemical formula Es.
- Einsteinium atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Einsteinium has 153 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 252.
- Einsteinium is in Period 7 of the Periodic Table because it has 7 electron shells.
- Einsteinium loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
Properties
- Einsteinium forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
- Einsteinium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Einsteinium is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
- Einsteinium is malleable.
- Einsteinium is sonorous.
- Einsteinium is ductile.