Fermium
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Key Stage 2
Meaning
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Fermium is a Actinide metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 100.
About Fermium
Molecular Structure
- Fermium has the chemical symbol Fm.
- Fermium atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Fermium as 100 protons and 157 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 100 and an atomic mass of 257.
- Fermium is in Period 7 of the Periodic Table because it has 7 electron shells.
Properties
- Fermium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Fermium is a shiny solid at room temperature.
- Fermium is malleable.
- Fermium is sonorous.
- Fermium is ductile.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Fermium is a Actinide metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 100 protons in the nucleus.
About Fermium
Molecular Structure
- Fermium has the chemical formula Fm.
- Fermium atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Fermium has 157 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 257.
- Fermium is in Period 7 of the Periodic Table because it has 7 electron shells.
- Fermium loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
Properties
- Fermium forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
- Fermium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Fermium is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
- Fermium is malleable.
- Fermium is sonorous.
- Fermium is ductile.