Ruthenium
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Meaning
Ruthenium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 44.
About Ruthenium
Molecular Structure
- Ruthenium has the chemical symbol Ru.
- Ruthenium atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Ruthenium as 44 protons and 57 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 44 and an atomic mass of 101.
- Ruthenium is in Period 5 of the Periodic Table because it has 5 electron shells.
Properties
- Ruthenium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Ruthenium is a shiny solid at room temperature.
- Ruthenium is malleable.
- Ruthenium is sonorous.
- Ruthenium is ductile.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Ruthenium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 44 protons in the nucleus.
About Ruthenium
Molecular Structure
- Ruthenium has the chemical formula Ru.
- Ruthenium atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Ruthenium has 57 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 101.
- Ruthenium is in Period 5 of the Periodic Table because it has 5 electron shells.
- Ruthenium loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
Properties
- Ruthenium forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
- Ruthenium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Ruthenium is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
- Ruthenium is malleable.
- Ruthenium is sonorous.
- Ruthenium is ductile.