Terbium
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Key Stage 2
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Key Stage 3
Meaning
Terbium is a Lanthanide metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 65.
About Terbium
Molecular Structure
- Terbium has the chemical symbol Tb.
- Terbium atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Terbium as 65 protons and 94 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 65 and an atomic mass of 159.
- Terbium is in Period 6 of the Periodic Table because it has 6 electron shells.
Properties
- Terbium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Terbium is a shiny solid at room temperature.
- Terbium is malleable.
- Terbium is sonorous.
- Terbium is ductile.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Terbium is a Lanthanide metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 65 protons in the nucleus.
About Terbium
Molecular Structure
- Terbium has the chemical formula Tb.
- Terbium atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Terbium has 94 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 159.
- Terbium is in Period 6 of the Periodic Table because it has 6 electron shells.
- Terbium loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
Properties
- Terbium forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
- Terbium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Terbium is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
- Terbium is malleable.
- Terbium is sonorous.
- Terbium is ductile.