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− | [[File: | + | [[File:CaesiumSymbol1.png|right|300px|thumb|The [[Chemical Symbol|chemical symbol]] for [[Caesium]].]] |
[[Caesium]] is a [[Group 1]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with an [[Atomic Number|atomic number]] of 55. | [[Caesium]] is a [[Group 1]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with an [[Atomic Number|atomic number]] of 55. | ||
===About Caesium=== | ===About Caesium=== | ||
− | : [[Caesium]] has the [[Chemical | + | ====Molecular Structure==== |
+ | : [[Caesium]] has the [[Chemical Symbol|chemical symbol]] [[Caesium|Cs]]. | ||
+ | : [[Caesium]] [[atom]]s join together in large numbers to form a giant [[metal]] [[molecule]]. | ||
+ | ====Atomic Structure==== | ||
: [[Caesium]] as 55 [[proton]]s and 78 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Atomic Number]] of 55 and an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 133. | : [[Caesium]] as 55 [[proton]]s and 78 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Atomic Number]] of 55 and an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 133. | ||
+ | : An [[atom]] of [[Caesium]] has only 1 [[electron]] in its [[Outer Shell|outer shell]]. | ||
+ | ====Properties==== | ||
: [[Caesium]] is a more [[Reactivity|reactive]] [[Alkali Metal|alkali metal]] than [[Rubidium]] but less [[Reactivity|reactive]] than [[Francium]]. | : [[Caesium]] is a more [[Reactivity|reactive]] [[Alkali Metal|alkali metal]] than [[Rubidium]] but less [[Reactivity|reactive]] than [[Francium]]. | ||
: [[Caesium]] is more [[Reactivity|reactive]] than [[Carbon]] on the [[Reactivity Series|reactivity series]] so it must be [[Extraction of Metals|extracted]] from its [[ore]] using [[electrolysis]]. | : [[Caesium]] is more [[Reactivity|reactive]] than [[Carbon]] on the [[Reactivity Series|reactivity series]] so it must be [[Extraction of Metals|extracted]] from its [[ore]] using [[electrolysis]]. | ||
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: [[Caesium]] [[Chemical Reaction|reacts]] explosively with [[water]] to produce [[Hydrogen]] [[gas]] and [[Caesium Hydroxide]]. | : [[Caesium]] [[Chemical Reaction|reacts]] explosively with [[water]] to produce [[Hydrogen]] [[gas]] and [[Caesium Hydroxide]]. | ||
: [[Caesium]] is a [[solid]] at [[STP|room temperature]]. | : [[Caesium]] is a [[solid]] at [[STP|room temperature]]. | ||
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+ | [[File:CsKS4.PNG|right|200px|thumb|The [[Chemical Symbol|chemical symbol]] for [[Caesium]].]] | ||
===Meaning=== | ===Meaning=== | ||
[[Caesium]] is a [[Group 1]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 55 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. | [[Caesium]] is a [[Group 1]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 55 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. | ||
===About Caesium=== | ===About Caesium=== | ||
− | : [[Caesium]] has the [[Chemical | + | ====Molecular Structure==== |
+ | : [[Caesium]] has the [[Chemical Symbol|chemical symbol]] [[Caesium|Cs]]. | ||
+ | : [[Caesium]] [[atom]]s join together in a [[Giant Metallic Structure|giant metallic structure]]. | ||
+ | ====Atomic Structure==== | ||
: The most [[Stable Isotope|stable isotope]] of [[Caesium]] has 78 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 133. | : The most [[Stable Isotope|stable isotope]] of [[Caesium]] has 78 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 133. | ||
+ | : An [[atom]] of [[Caesium]] has only 1 [[electron]] in its [[Outer Shell|outer shell]]. | ||
+ | : [[Caesium]] [[ion]]s have lost an [[electron]] to become [[Positive Charge|positively charged]]. | ||
+ | ====Properties==== | ||
: [[Caesium]] is a more [[Reactivity|reactive]] [[Alkali Metal|alkali metal]] than [[Rubidium]] but less [[Reactivity|reactive]] than [[Francium]]. | : [[Caesium]] is a more [[Reactivity|reactive]] [[Alkali Metal|alkali metal]] than [[Rubidium]] but less [[Reactivity|reactive]] than [[Francium]]. | ||
: [[Caesium]] is more [[Reactivity|reactive]] than [[Carbon]] on the [[Reactivity Series|reactivity series]] so it must be [[Extraction of Metals|extracted]] from its [[ore]] using [[electrolysis]]. | : [[Caesium]] is more [[Reactivity|reactive]] than [[Carbon]] on the [[Reactivity Series|reactivity series]] so it must be [[Extraction of Metals|extracted]] from its [[ore]] using [[electrolysis]]. | ||
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: [[Caesium]] [[Chemical Reaction|reacts]] explosively with [[water]] to produce [[Hydrogen]] [[gas]] and [[Caesium Hydroxide]]. | : [[Caesium]] [[Chemical Reaction|reacts]] explosively with [[water]] to produce [[Hydrogen]] [[gas]] and [[Caesium Hydroxide]]. | ||
: [[Caesium]] is a [[solid]] at [[STP|standard temperature and pressure]] with a [[Melting Point|melting point]] of 28.5 [[Degrees Celsius|°C]]. | : [[Caesium]] is a [[solid]] at [[STP|standard temperature and pressure]] with a [[Melting Point|melting point]] of 28.5 [[Degrees Celsius|°C]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:47, 5 March 2020
Contents
Key Stage 2
Meaning
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Caesium is a Group 1 element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 55.
About Caesium
Molecular Structure
- Caesium has the chemical symbol Cs.
- Caesium atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Caesium as 55 protons and 78 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 55 and an atomic mass of 133.
- An atom of Caesium has only 1 electron in its outer shell.
Properties
- Caesium is a more reactive alkali metal than Rubidium but less reactive than Francium.
- Caesium is more reactive than Carbon on the reactivity series so it must be extracted from its ore using electrolysis.
- Caesium oxidises extremely quickly in the presence of Oxygen so it must be stored in a completely sealed container.
- Caesium reacts explosively with water to produce Hydrogen gas and Caesium Hydroxide.
- Caesium is a solid at room temperature.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Caesium is a Group 1 element, on the Periodic Table, with 55 protons in the nucleus.
About Caesium
Molecular Structure
- Caesium has the chemical symbol Cs.
- Caesium atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Caesium has 78 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 133.
- An atom of Caesium has only 1 electron in its outer shell.
- Caesium ions have lost an electron to become positively charged.
Properties
- Caesium is a more reactive alkali metal than Rubidium but less reactive than Francium.
- Caesium is more reactive than Carbon on the reactivity series so it must be extracted from its ore using electrolysis.
- Caesium oxidises extremely quickly in the presence of Oxygen so it must be stored in a completely sealed container.
- Caesium reacts explosively with water to produce Hydrogen gas and Caesium Hydroxide.
- Caesium is a solid at standard temperature and pressure with a melting point of 28.5 °C.