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Yttrium

Key Stage 2

Meaning

Yttrium is a metal.

Key Stage 3

Meaning

Yttrium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 39.

About Yttrium

Molecular Structure

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

Atomic Structure

Yttrium as 39 protons and 50 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 39 and an atomic mass of 89.
Yttrium is in Period 5 of the Periodic Table because it has 5 electron shells.

Properties

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

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Yttrium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 39 protons in the nucleus.

About Yttrium

Molecular Structure

Yttrium has the chemical formula Y.
Yttrium atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.

Atomic Structure

The most stable isotope of Yttrium has 50 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 89.
Yttrium is in Period 5 of the Periodic Table because it has 5 electron shells.
Yttrium loses electrons to form positive metal ions.

Properties

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