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Tungsten

Key Stage 2

Meaning

Tungsten is a metal.

Key Stage 3

Meaning

Tungsten is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 74.

About Tungsten

Molecular Structure

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

Atomic Structure

Tungsten as 74 protons and 108 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 74 and an atomic mass of 184.
Tungsten is in Period 6 of the Periodic Table because it has 6 electron shells.

Properties

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

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Tungsten is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 74 protons in the nucleus.

About Tungsten

Molecular Structure

Tungsten has the chemical formula W.
Tungsten atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.

Atomic Structure

The most stable isotope of Tungsten has 108 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 184.
Tungsten is in Period 6 of the Periodic Table because it has 6 electron shells.
Tungsten loses electrons to form positive metal ions.

Properties

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

References

AQA

Tugnsten, page 59, GCSE Physics; Student Book, Collins, AQA
Tungsten, page 89, GCSE Chemistry; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA