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[[Germanium]] is a [[Group 4]] [[metalloid]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 32 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. | [[Germanium]] is a [[Group 4]] [[metalloid]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 32 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. | ||
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: [[Germanium]] has the [[Chemical Symbol|chemical symbol]] [[Germanium|Ge]]. | : [[Germanium]] has the [[Chemical Symbol|chemical symbol]] [[Germanium|Ge]]. | ||
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Revision as of 21:18, 1 April 2019
Contents
Key Stage 2
Meaning
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Germanium is a Group 4 metalloid element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 32.
About Germanium
- Germanium has the chemical symbol Ge.
Atomic Structure
- Germanium as 32 protons and 41 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 32 and an atomic mass of 73.
- Germanium is in Period 4 of the Periodic Table because it has 4 electron shells.
Properties
- Germanium is a shiny solid at room temperature.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Germanium is a Group 4 metalloid element, on the Periodic Table, with 32 protons in the nucleus.
About Germanium
- Germanium has the chemical symbol Ge.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Germanium has 41 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 73.
- Germanium is in Period 4 of the Periodic Table because it has 4 electron shells.
Properties
- Germanium is a metalloid element so in some conditions it is an electrical conductor.
- Germanium is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.