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: [[Tellurium]] is a shiny [[solid]] at [[STP|room temperature]]. | : [[Tellurium]] is a shiny [[solid]] at [[STP|room temperature]]. | ||
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| + | [[File:TeKS4.PNG|right|200px|thumb|The [[Chemical Symbol|chemical symbol]] for [[Tellurium]].]] | ||
===Meaning=== | ===Meaning=== | ||
[[Tellurium]] is a [[Group 6]] [[metalloid]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 52 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. | [[Tellurium]] is a [[Group 6]] [[metalloid]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 52 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 11:46, 5 March 2020
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Meaning
Tellurium is a Group 6 metalloid element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 52.
About Tellurium
- Tellurium has the chemical symbol Te.
Atomic Structure
- Tellurium as 52 protons and 76 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 52 and an atomic mass of 128.
- Tellurium is in Period 5 of the Periodic Table because it has 5 electron shells.
Properties
- Tellurium is a shiny solid at room temperature.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Tellurium is a Group 6 metalloid element, on the Periodic Table, with 52 protons in the nucleus.
About Tellurium
- Tellurium has the chemical symbol Te.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Tellurium has 76 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 128.
- Tellurium is in Period 5 of the Periodic Table because it has 5 electron shells.
Properties
- Tellurium is a metalloid element so in some conditions it is an electrical conductor.
- Tellurium is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.