Gadolinium
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Key Stage 2
Meaning
Gadolinium is a metal.
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Gadolinium is a Lanthanide metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 64.
About Gadolinium
Molecular Structure
- Gadolinium has the chemical symbol Gd.
- Gadolinium atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Gadolinium as 64 protons and 93 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 64 and an atomic mass of 157.
- Gadolinium is in Period 6 of the Periodic Table because it has 6 electron shells.
Properties
- Gadolinium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Gadolinium is a shiny solid at room temperature.
- Gadolinium is malleable.
- Gadolinium is sonorous.
- Gadolinium is ductile.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Gadolinium is a Lanthanide metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 64 protons in the nucleus.
About Gadolinium
Molecular Structure
- Gadolinium has the chemical formula Gd.
- Gadolinium atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Gadolinium has 93 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 157.
- Gadolinium is in Period 6 of the Periodic Table because it has 6 electron shells.
- Gadolinium loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
Properties
- Gadolinium forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
- Gadolinium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Gadolinium is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
- Gadolinium is malleable.
- Gadolinium is sonorous.
- Gadolinium is ductile.