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[[Scandium]] is a [[Transition Metal|transition metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with an [[Atomic Number|atomic number]] of 21. | [[Scandium]] is a [[Transition Metal|transition metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with an [[Atomic Number|atomic number]] of 21. | ||
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: [[Scandium]] is [[malleable]]. | : [[Scandium]] is [[malleable]]. | ||
: [[Scandium]] is [[sonorous]]. | : [[Scandium]] is [[sonorous]]. | ||
| − | : [[Scandium is [[ductile]]. | + | : [[Scandium]] is [[ductile]]. |
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| + | [[File:ScKS4.PNG|right|200px|thumb|The [[Chemical Symbol|chemical symbol]] for [[Scandium]].]] | ||
===Meaning=== | ===Meaning=== | ||
[[Scandium]] is a [[Transition Metal|transition metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 21 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. | [[Scandium]] is a [[Transition Metal|transition metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 21 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. | ||
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====Molecular Structure==== | ====Molecular Structure==== | ||
: [[Scandium]] has the [[Chemical Formula|chemical formula]] [[Scandium |Sc]]. | : [[Scandium]] has the [[Chemical Formula|chemical formula]] [[Scandium |Sc]]. | ||
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: The most [[Stable Isotope|stable isotope]] of [[Scandium]] has 24 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 45. | : The most [[Stable Isotope|stable isotope]] of [[Scandium]] has 24 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 45. | ||
: [[Scandium]] is in [[Period]] 4 of the [[Periodic Table]] because it has 4 [[Electron Orbital|electron shells]]. | : [[Scandium]] is in [[Period]] 4 of the [[Periodic Table]] because it has 4 [[Electron Orbital|electron shells]]. | ||
| + | : [[Scandium]] loses [[electron]]s to form [[Positive Charge|positive]] [[Metal Ion|metal ions]]. | ||
====Properties==== | ====Properties==== | ||
| + | : [[Scandium]] forms [[Ionic Bond|ionic bonds]] with [[non-metal]]s. | ||
: [[Scandium]] is a [[metal]] [[element]] so it is a good [[Thermal Conductor|thermal conductor]] and a good [[Electrical Conductor|electrical conductor]]. | : [[Scandium]] is a [[metal]] [[element]] so it is a good [[Thermal Conductor|thermal conductor]] and a good [[Electrical Conductor|electrical conductor]]. | ||
: [[Scandium]] is a shiny [[solid]] at [[STP|standard temperature and pressure]]. | : [[Scandium]] is a shiny [[solid]] at [[STP|standard temperature and pressure]]. | ||
: [[Scandium]] is [[malleable]]. | : [[Scandium]] is [[malleable]]. | ||
: [[Scandium]] is [[sonorous]]. | : [[Scandium]] is [[sonorous]]. | ||
| − | : [[Scandium is [[ductile]]. | + | : [[Scandium]] is [[ductile]]. |
Latest revision as of 11:08, 5 March 2020
Contents
Key Stage 2
Meaning
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Scandium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 21.
About Scandium
Molecular Structure
- Scandium has the chemical symbol Sc.
- Scandium atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Scandium as 21 protons and 24 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 21 and an atomic mass of 45.
- Scandium is in Period 4 of the Periodic Table because it has 4 electron shells.
Properties
- Scandium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Scandium is a shiny solid at room temperature.
- Scandium is malleable.
- Scandium is sonorous.
- Scandium is ductile.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Scandium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 21 protons in the nucleus.
About Scandium
Molecular Structure
- Scandium has the chemical formula Sc.
- Scandium atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Scandium has 24 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 45.
- Scandium is in Period 4 of the Periodic Table because it has 4 electron shells.
- Scandium loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
Properties
- Scandium forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
- Scandium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Scandium is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure.
- Scandium is malleable.
- Scandium is sonorous.
- Scandium is ductile.