Difference between revisions of "Technetium"
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[[Technetium]] is a [[Transition Metal|transition metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with an [[Atomic Number|atomic number]] of 43. | [[Technetium]] is a [[Transition Metal|transition metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with an [[Atomic Number|atomic number]] of 43. | ||
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: [[Technetium]] as 43 [[proton]]s and 55 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Atomic Number]] of 43 and an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 98. | : [[Technetium]] as 43 [[proton]]s and 55 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Atomic Number]] of 43 and an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 98. | ||
| − | : [[Technetium]] is in [[Period]] | + | : [[Technetium]] is in [[Period]] 5 of the [[Periodic Table]] because it has 5 [[Electron Orbital|electron shells]]. |
====Properties==== | ====Properties==== | ||
: [[Technetium]] is a [[metal]] [[element]] so it is a good [[Thermal Conductor|thermal conductor]] and a good [[Electrical Conductor|electrical conductor]]. | : [[Technetium]] is a [[metal]] [[element]] so it is a good [[Thermal Conductor|thermal conductor]] and a good [[Electrical Conductor|electrical conductor]]. | ||
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: [[Technetium]] is [[ductile]]. | : [[Technetium]] is [[ductile]]. | ||
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| + | [[File:TcKS4.PNG|right|200px|thumb|The [[Chemical Symbol|chemical symbol]] for [[Technetium]].]] | ||
===Meaning=== | ===Meaning=== | ||
[[Technetium]] is a [[Transition Metal|transition metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 43 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. | [[Technetium]] is a [[Transition Metal|transition metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 43 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. | ||
| − | ===About | + | ===About Technetium=== |
====Molecular Structure==== | ====Molecular Structure==== | ||
: [[Technetium]] has the [[Chemical Formula|chemical formula]] [[Technetium |Tc]]. | : [[Technetium]] has the [[Chemical Formula|chemical formula]] [[Technetium |Tc]]. | ||
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: The most [[Stable Isotope|stable isotope]] of [[Technetium]] has 55 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 98. | : The most [[Stable Isotope|stable isotope]] of [[Technetium]] has 55 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 98. | ||
| − | : [[Technetium]] is in [[Period]] | + | : [[Technetium]] is in [[Period]] 5 of the [[Periodic Table]] because it has 5 [[Electron Orbital|electron shells]]. |
: [[Technetium]] loses [[electron]]s to form [[Positive Charge|positive]] [[Metal Ion|metal ions]]. | : [[Technetium]] loses [[electron]]s to form [[Positive Charge|positive]] [[Metal Ion|metal ions]]. | ||
====Properties==== | ====Properties==== | ||
Latest revision as of 11:23, 5 March 2020
Contents
Key Stage 2
Meaning
Technetium is a metal.
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Technetium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 43.
About Technetium
Molecular Structure
- Technetium has the chemical symbol Tc.
- Technetium atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Technetium as 43 protons and 55 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 43 and an atomic mass of 98.
- Technetium is in Period 5 of the Periodic Table because it has 5 electron shells.
Properties
- Technetium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Technetium is a shiny solid at room temperature.
- Technetium is malleable.
- Technetium is sonorous.
- Technetium is ductile.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Technetium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 43 protons in the nucleus.
About Technetium
Molecular Structure
- Technetium has the chemical formula Tc.
- Technetium atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Technetium has 55 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 98.
- Technetium is in Period 5 of the Periodic Table because it has 5 electron shells.
- Technetium loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
Properties
- Technetium forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
- Technetium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Technetium is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
- Technetium is malleable.
- Technetium is sonorous.
- Technetium is ductile.