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===About Iodine=== | ===About Iodine=== | ||
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| − | : [[Iron]] has the [[Chemical Formula|chemical formula]] [[Iron | | + | : [[Iron]] has the [[Chemical Formula|chemical formula]] [[Iron |Fe]]. |
: [[Iron]] [[atom]]s join together in a [[Giant Metallic Structure|giant metallic structure]]. | : [[Iron]] [[atom]]s join together in a [[Giant Metallic Structure|giant metallic structure]]. | ||
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: The most [[Stable Isotope|stable isotope]] of [[Iron]] has 30 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 56. | : The most [[Stable Isotope|stable isotope]] of [[Iron]] has 30 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 56. | ||
Revision as of 20:55, 31 March 2019
Contents
Key Stage 2
Meaning
Key Stage 3
Meaning
File:IronSymbol.png
The chemical symbol for Iron.
Iron is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 26.
About Iron
Molecular Structure
- Iron has the chemical symbol Fe.
- Iron atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Iron as 26 protons and 30 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 26 and an atomic mass of 56.
- Iron is in Period 4 of the Periodic Table because it has 4 electron shells.
Properties
- Iron is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Iron is a shiny solid at room temperature.
- Iron is malleable.
- Iron is sonorous.
- Iron is ductile.
- Iron is magnetic.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Iron is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 26 protons in the nucleus.
About Iodine
Molecular Structure
- Iron has the chemical formula Fe.
- Iron atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Iron has 30 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 56.
- Iron is in Period 4 of the Periodic Table because it has 4 electron shells.
- Iron loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
Properties
- Iron forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
- Iron is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Iron is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
- Iron is malleable.
- Iron is sonorous.
- Iron is ductile.
- Iron is magnetic.