Holmium
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Meaning
Holmium is a Lanthanide metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 67.
About Holmium
Molecular Structure
- Holmium has the chemical symbol Ho.
- Holmium atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Holmium as 67 protons and 98 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 67 and an atomic mass of 165.
- Holmium is in Period 6 of the Periodic Table because it has 6 electron shells.
Properties
- Holmium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Holmium is a shiny solid at room temperature.
- Holmium is malleable.
- Holmium is sonorous.
- Holmium is ductile.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Holmium is a Lanthanide metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 67 protons in the nucleus.
About Holmium
Molecular Structure
- Holmium has the chemical formula Ho.
- Holmium atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Holmium has 98 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 165.
- Holmium is in Period 6 of the Periodic Table because it has 6 electron shells.
- Holmium loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
Properties
- Holmium forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
- Holmium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Holmium is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
- Holmium is malleable.
- Holmium is sonorous.
- Holmium is ductile.