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Nickel

Key Stage 2

Meaning

Nickel is a magnetic metal.

Key Stage 3

Meaning

Nickel is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 28.

About Nickel

Molecular Structure

Nickel has the chemical symbol Ni.
Nickel atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.

Atomic Structure

Nickel as 28 protons and 31 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 28 and an atomic mass of 59.
Nickel is in Period 4 of the Periodic Table because it has 4 electron shells.

Properties

Nickel is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
Nickel is a shiny solid at room temperature.
Nickel is malleable.
Nickel is sonorous.
Nickel is ductile.
Nickel is magnetic.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Nickel is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 28 protons in the nucleus.

About Nickel

Molecular Structure

Nickel has the chemical formula Ni.
Nickel atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.

Atomic Structure

The most stable isotope of Nickel has 31 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 59.
Nickel is in Period 4 of the Periodic Table because it has 4 electron shells.
Nickel loses electrons to form positive metal ions.

Properties

Nickel forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
Nickel is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
Nickel is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
Nickel is malleable.
Nickel is sonorous.
Nickel is ductile.
Nickel is magnetic.

References

AQA

Nickel, pages 245, 287, GCSE Physics; Student Book, Collins, AQA
Nickel, pages 48-9, 79, 340-1, GCSE Chemistry; Student Book, Collins, AQA