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Samarium

Key Stage 2

Meaning

Samarium is a metal.

Key Stage 3

Meaning

Samarium is a Lanthanide metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 62.

About Samarium

Molecular Structure

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

Atomic Structure

Samarium as 62 protons and 88 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 62 and an atomic mass of 150.
Samarium is in Period 6 of the Periodic Table because it has 6 electron shells.

Properties

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

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Samarium is a Lanthanide metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 62 protons in the nucleus.

About Samarium

Molecular Structure

Samarium has the chemical formula Sm.
Samarium atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.

Atomic Structure

The most stable isotope of Samarium has 88 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 150.
Samarium is in Period 6 of the Periodic Table because it has 6 electron shells.
Samarium loses electrons to form positive metal ions.

Properties

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