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: [[Gallium]] forms [[Ionic Bond|ionic bonds]] with [[non-metal]]s. | : [[Gallium]] forms [[Ionic Bond|ionic bonds]] with [[non-metal]]s. | ||
: [[Gallium]] is a [[metal]] [[element]] so it is a good [[Thermal Conductor|thermal conductor]] and a good [[Electrical Conductor|electrical conductor]]. | : [[Gallium]] is a [[metal]] [[element]] so it is a good [[Thermal Conductor|thermal conductor]] and a good [[Electrical Conductor|electrical conductor]]. | ||
| − | : [[Gallium]] is a shiny [[solid]] at [[STP|standard temperature and pressure]] but it has a low [[Melting Point|melting point]] of around 30 [[ | + | : [[Gallium]] is a shiny [[solid]] at [[STP|standard temperature and pressure]] but it has a low [[Melting Point|melting point]] of around 30 [[Degrees Celsius|°C]]. |
: [[Gallium]] is [[malleable]]. | : [[Gallium]] is [[malleable]]. | ||
: [[Gallium]] is [[sonorous]]. | : [[Gallium]] is [[sonorous]]. | ||
: [[Gallium]] is [[ductile]]. | : [[Gallium]] is [[ductile]]. | ||
Revision as of 10:21, 1 April 2019
Contents
Key Stage 2
Meaning
Key Stage 3
Meaning
File:GalliumSymbol.png
The chemical symbol for Gallium.
Gallium is a Group 3 metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 31.
About Gallium
Molecular Structure
- Gallium has the chemical symbol Ga.
- Gallium atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Gallium as 31 protons and 39 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 31 and an atomic mass of 70.
- Gallium is in Period 4 of the Periodic Table because it has 4 electron shells.
Properties
- Gallium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Gallium is a shiny solid at room temperature.
- Gallium is malleable.
- Gallium is sonorous.
- Gallium is ductile.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Gallium is a Group 3 metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 31 protons in the nucleus.
About Iodine
Molecular Structure
- Gallium has the chemical formula Ga.
- Gallium atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Gallium has 39 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 70.
- Gallium is in Period 4 of the Periodic Table because it has 4 electron shells.
- Gallium loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
Properties
- Gallium forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
- Gallium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Gallium is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure but it has a low melting point of around 30 °C.
- Gallium is malleable.
- Gallium is sonorous.
- Gallium is ductile.