Vanadium
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Key Stage 2
Meaning
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Vanadium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 23.
About Vanadium
Molecular Structure
- Vanadium has the chemical symbol V.
- Vanadium atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Vanadium as 23 protons and 28 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 23 and an atomic mass of 51.
- Vanadium is in Period 4 of the Periodic Table because it has 4 electron shells.
Properties
- Vanadium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Vanadium is a shiny solid at room temperature.
- Vanadium is malleable.
- Vanadium is sonorous.
- Vanadium is ductile.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Vanadium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 23 protons in the nucleus.
About Vanadium
Molecular Structure
- Vanadium has the chemical formula V.
- Vanadium atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Vanadium has 28 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 51.
- Vanadium is in Period 4 of the Periodic Table because it has 4 electron shells.
- Vanadium loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
Properties
- Vanadium forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
- Vanadium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Vanadium is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
- Vanadium is malleable.
- Vanadium is sonorous.
- Vanadium is ductile.