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: [[Strontium]] [[atom]]s join together in a [[Giant Metallic Structure|giant metallic structure]]. | : [[Strontium]] [[atom]]s join together in a [[Giant Metallic Structure|giant metallic structure]]. | ||
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: The most [[Stable Isotope|stable isotope]] of [[Strontium]] has 50 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 88. | : The most [[Stable Isotope|stable isotope]] of [[Strontium]] has 50 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 88. | ||
Revision as of 18:06, 31 March 2019
Contents
Key Stage 2
Meaning
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Strontium is a Group 2 element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 38.
About Strontium
Molecular Structure
- Strontium has the chemical symbol Sr.
- Strontium atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Strontium as 38 protons and 50 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 38 and an atomic mass of 88.
- An atom of Strontium has only 2 electrons in its outer shell.
Properties
- Strontium is a more reactive alkali earth metal than Calcium but less reactive than Barium.
- Strontium is more reactive than Carbon on the reactivity series so it must be extracted from its ore using electrolysis.
- Strontium reacts strongly with water to produce Hydrogen gas and Strontium Hydroxide and strongly with acid to produce Strontium salts.
- Strontium is a solid at room temperature.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Strontium is a Group 2 element, on the Periodic Table, with 38 protons in the nucleus.
About Strontium
Molecular Structure
- Strontium has the chemical symbol Sr.
- Strontium atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Strontium has 50 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 88.
- An atom of Strontium has only 2 electrons in its outer shell.
- Strontium ions have lost two electrons to become positively charged.
Properties
- Strontium is a more reactive alkali earth metal than Calcium but less reactive than Barium.
- Strontium is more reactive than Carbon on the reactivity series so it must be extracted from its ore using electrolysis.
- Strontium reacts strongly with water to produce Hydrogen gas and Strontium Hydroxide and strongly with acid to produce Strontium salts.
- Strontium is a solid at standard temperature and pressure.