Lutetium
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Meaning
Lutetium is a Lanthanide metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 71.
About Lutetium
Molecular Structure
- Lutetium has the chemical symbol Lu.
- Lutetium atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Lutetium as 71 protons and 104 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 71 and an atomic mass of 175.
- Lutetium is in Period 6 of the Periodic Table because it has 6 electron shells.
Properties
- Lutetium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Lutetium is a shiny solid at room temperature.
- Lutetium is malleable.
- Lutetium is sonorous.
- Lutetium is ductile.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Lutetium is a Lanthanide metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 71 protons in the nucleus.
About Lutetium
Molecular Structure
- Lutetium has the chemical formula Lu.
- Lutetium atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Lutetium has 104 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 175.
- Lutetium is in Period 6 of the Periodic Table because it has 6 electron shells.
- Lutetium loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
Properties
- Lutetium forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
- Lutetium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Lutetium is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
- Lutetium is malleable.
- Lutetium is sonorous.
- Lutetium is ductile.