Rhenium
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Meaning
Rhenium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 75.
About Rhenium
Molecular Structure
- Rhenium has the chemical symbol Re.
- Rhenium atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Rhenium as 75 protons and 111 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 75 and an atomic mass of 186.
- Rhenium is in Period 6 of the Periodic Table because it has 6 electron shells.
Properties
- Rhenium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Rhenium is a shiny solid at room temperature.
- Rhenium is malleable.
- Rhenium is sonorous.
- Rhenium is ductile.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Rhenium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 75 protons in the nucleus.
About Rhenium
Molecular Structure
- Rhenium has the chemical formula Re.
- Rhenium atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Rhenium has 111 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 186.
- Rhenium is in Period 6 of the Periodic Table because it has 6 electron shells.
- Rhenium loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
Properties
- Rhenium forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
- Rhenium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Rhenium is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
- Rhenium is malleable.
- Rhenium is sonorous.
- Rhenium is ductile.