Difference between revisions of "Zirconium"
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[[Zirconium]] is a [[Transition Metal|transition metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with an [[Atomic Number|atomic number]] of 40. | [[Zirconium]] is a [[Transition Metal|transition metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with an [[Atomic Number|atomic number]] of 40. | ||
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: [[Zirconium]] [[atom]]s join together in large numbers to form a giant [[metal]] [[molecule]]. | : [[Zirconium]] [[atom]]s join together in large numbers to form a giant [[metal]] [[molecule]]. | ||
====Atomic Structure==== | ====Atomic Structure==== | ||
| − | : [[Zirconium]] as 40 [[proton]]s and 51 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Atomic Number]] of | + | : [[Zirconium]] as 40 [[proton]]s and 51 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Atomic Number]] of 40 and an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 91. |
| − | : [[Zirconium]] is in [[Period]] | + | : [[Zirconium]] is in [[Period]] 5 of the [[Periodic Table]] because it has 5 [[Electron Orbital|electron shells]]. |
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====Properties==== | ====Properties==== | ||
: [[Zirconium]] is a [[metal]] [[element]] so it is a good [[Thermal Conductor|thermal conductor]] and a good [[Electrical Conductor|electrical conductor]]. | : [[Zirconium]] is a [[metal]] [[element]] so it is a good [[Thermal Conductor|thermal conductor]] and a good [[Electrical Conductor|electrical conductor]]. | ||
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: [[Zirconium]] is [[ductile]]. | : [[Zirconium]] is [[ductile]]. | ||
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| + | [[File:ZrKS4.PNG|right|200px|thumb|The [[Chemical Symbol|chemical symbol]] for [[Zirconium]].]] | ||
===Meaning=== | ===Meaning=== | ||
[[Zirconium]] is a [[Transition Metal|transition metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 40 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. | [[Zirconium]] is a [[Transition Metal|transition metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 40 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. | ||
| − | ===About | + | ===About Zirconium=== |
====Molecular Structure==== | ====Molecular Structure==== | ||
: [[Zirconium]] has the [[Chemical Formula|chemical formula]] [[Zirconium |Zr]]. | : [[Zirconium]] has the [[Chemical Formula|chemical formula]] [[Zirconium |Zr]]. | ||
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: The most [[Stable Isotope|stable isotope]] of [[Zirconium]] has 51 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 91. | : The most [[Stable Isotope|stable isotope]] of [[Zirconium]] has 51 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 91. | ||
| − | : [[Zirconium]] is in [[Period]] | + | : [[Zirconium]] is in [[Period]] 5 of the [[Periodic Table]] because it has 5 [[Electron Orbital|electron shells]]. |
: [[Zirconium]] loses [[electron]]s to form [[Positive Charge|positive]] [[Metal Ion|metal ions]]. | : [[Zirconium]] loses [[electron]]s to form [[Positive Charge|positive]] [[Metal Ion|metal ions]]. | ||
====Properties==== | ====Properties==== | ||
Latest revision as of 11:20, 5 March 2020
Contents
Key Stage 2
Meaning
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Zirconium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 40.
About Zirconium
Molecular Structure
- Zirconium has the chemical symbol Zr.
- Zirconium atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Zirconium as 40 protons and 51 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 40 and an atomic mass of 91.
- Zirconium is in Period 5 of the Periodic Table because it has 5 electron shells.
Properties
- Zirconium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Zirconium is a shiny solid at room temperature.
- Zirconium is malleable.
- Zirconium is sonorous.
- Zirconium is ductile.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Zirconium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 40 protons in the nucleus.
About Zirconium
Molecular Structure
- Zirconium has the chemical formula Zr.
- Zirconium atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Zirconium has 51 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 91.
- Zirconium is in Period 5 of the Periodic Table because it has 5 electron shells.
- Zirconium loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
Properties
- Zirconium forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
- Zirconium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Zirconium is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
- Zirconium is malleable.
- Zirconium is sonorous.
- Zirconium is ductile.