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[[Plutonium]] is a [[Actinide]] [[metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 94 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. | [[Plutonium]] is a [[Actinide]] [[metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 94 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. | ||
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: [[Plutonium]] has the [[Chemical Formula|chemical formula]] [[Plutonium|Pu]]. | : [[Plutonium]] has the [[Chemical Formula|chemical formula]] [[Plutonium|Pu]]. | ||
Revision as of 21:15, 1 April 2019
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Key Stage 2
Meaning
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Plutonium is a Actinide metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 94.
About Plutonium
Molecular Structure
- Plutonium has the chemical symbol Pu.
- Plutonium atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Plutonium as 94 protons and 150 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 94 and an atomic mass of 244.
- Plutonium is in Period 7 of the Periodic Table because it has 7 electron shells.
Properties
- Plutonium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Plutonium is a shiny solid at room temperature.
- Plutonium is malleable.
- Plutonium is sonorous.
- Plutonium is ductile.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Plutonium is a Actinide metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 94 protons in the nucleus.
About Plutonium
Molecular Structure
- Plutonium has the chemical formula Pu.
- Plutonium atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Plutonium has 150 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 244.
- Plutonium is in Period 7 of the Periodic Table because it has 7 electron shells.
- Plutonium loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
Properties
- Plutonium forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
- Plutonium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Plutonium is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
- Plutonium is malleable.
- Plutonium is sonorous.
- Plutonium is ductile.