Rhodium
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Key Stage 2
Meaning
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Rhodium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 45.
About Rhodium
Molecular Structure
- Rhodium has the chemical symbol Rh.
- Rhodium atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Rhodium as 45 protons and 58 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 45 and an atomic mass of 103.
- Rhodium is in Period 5 of the Periodic Table because it has 5 electron shells.
Properties
- Rhodium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Rhodium is a shiny solid at room temperature.
- Rhodium is malleable.
- Rhodium is sonorous.
- Rhodium is ductile.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Rhodium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 45 protons in the nucleus.
About Rhodium
Molecular Structure
- Rhodium has the chemical formula Rh.
- Rhodium atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Rhodium has 58 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 103.
- Rhodium is in Period 5 of the Periodic Table because it has 5 electron shells.
- Rhodium loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
Properties
- Rhodium forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
- Rhodium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Rhodium is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
- Rhodium is malleable.
- Rhodium is sonorous.
- Rhodium is ductile.