Difference between revisions of "Niobium"
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: [[Niobium]] as 41 [[proton]]s and 52 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Atomic Number]] of 41 and an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 93. | : [[Niobium]] as 41 [[proton]]s and 52 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Atomic Number]] of 41 and an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 93. | ||
| − | : [[Niobium]] is in [[Period]] | + | : [[Niobium]] is in [[Period]] 5 of the [[Periodic Table]] because it has 5 [[Electron Orbital|electron shells]]. |
====Properties==== | ====Properties==== | ||
: [[Niobium]] is a [[metal]] [[element]] so it is a good [[Thermal Conductor|thermal conductor]] and a good [[Electrical Conductor|electrical conductor]]. | : [[Niobium]] is a [[metal]] [[element]] so it is a good [[Thermal Conductor|thermal conductor]] and a good [[Electrical Conductor|electrical conductor]]. | ||
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: The most [[Stable Isotope|stable isotope]] of [[Niobium]] has 52 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 93. | : The most [[Stable Isotope|stable isotope]] of [[Niobium]] has 52 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 93. | ||
| − | : [[Niobium]] is in [[Period]] | + | : [[Niobium]] is in [[Period]] 5 of the [[Periodic Table]] because it has 5 [[Electron Orbital|electron shells]]. |
: [[Niobium]] loses [[electron]]s to form [[Positive Charge|positive]] [[Metal Ion|metal ions]]. | : [[Niobium]] loses [[electron]]s to form [[Positive Charge|positive]] [[Metal Ion|metal ions]]. | ||
====Properties==== | ====Properties==== | ||
Revision as of 07:58, 1 April 2019
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Key Stage 2
Meaning
Key Stage 3
Meaning
File:NiobiumSymbol.png
The chemical symbol for Niobium.
Niobium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 41.
About Niobium
Molecular Structure
- Niobium has the chemical symbol Nb.
- Niobium atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Niobium as 41 protons and 52 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 41 and an atomic mass of 93.
- Niobium is in Period 5 of the Periodic Table because it has 5 electron shells.
Properties
- Niobium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Niobium is a shiny solid at room temperature.
- Niobium is malleable.
- Niobium is sonorous.
- Niobium is ductile.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Niobium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 41 protons in the nucleus.
About Iodine
Molecular Structure
- Niobium has the chemical formula Nb.
- Niobium atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Niobium has 52 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 93.
- Niobium is in Period 5 of the Periodic Table because it has 5 electron shells.
- Niobium loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
Properties
- Niobium forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
- Niobium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Niobium is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
- Niobium is malleable.
- Niobium is sonorous.
- Niobium is ductile.