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[[Rhodium]] is a [[Transition Metal|transition metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with an [[Atomic Number|atomic number]] of 45. | [[Rhodium]] is a [[Transition Metal|transition metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with an [[Atomic Number|atomic number]] of 45. | ||
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: [[Rhodium]] as 45 [[proton]]s and 58 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Atomic Number]] of 45 and an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 103. | : [[Rhodium]] as 45 [[proton]]s and 58 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Atomic Number]] of 45 and an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 103. | ||
| − | : [[Rhodium]] is in [[Period]] | + | : [[Rhodium]] is in [[Period]] 5 of the [[Periodic Table]] because it has 5 [[Electron Orbital|electron shells]]. |
====Properties==== | ====Properties==== | ||
: [[Rhodium]] is a [[metal]] [[element]] so it is a good [[Thermal Conductor|thermal conductor]] and a good [[Electrical Conductor|electrical conductor]]. | : [[Rhodium]] is a [[metal]] [[element]] so it is a good [[Thermal Conductor|thermal conductor]] and a good [[Electrical Conductor|electrical conductor]]. | ||
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: [[Rhodium]] is [[ductile]]. | : [[Rhodium]] is [[ductile]]. | ||
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| + | [[File:RhKS4.PNG|right|200px|thumb|The [[Chemical Symbol|chemical symbol]] for [[Rhodium]].]] | ||
===Meaning=== | ===Meaning=== | ||
[[Rhodium]] is a [[Transition Metal|transition metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 45 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. | [[Rhodium]] is a [[Transition Metal|transition metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 45 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. | ||
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====Molecular Structure==== | ====Molecular Structure==== | ||
: [[Rhodium]] has the [[Chemical Formula|chemical formula]] [[Rhodium |Rh]]. | : [[Rhodium]] has the [[Chemical Formula|chemical formula]] [[Rhodium |Rh]]. | ||
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: The most [[Stable Isotope|stable isotope]] of [[Rhodium]] has 58 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 103. | : The most [[Stable Isotope|stable isotope]] of [[Rhodium]] has 58 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 103. | ||
| − | : [[Rhodium]] is in [[Period]] | + | : [[Rhodium]] is in [[Period]] 5 of the [[Periodic Table]] because it has 5 [[Electron Orbital|electron shells]]. |
: [[Rhodium]] loses [[electron]]s to form [[Positive Charge|positive]] [[Metal Ion|metal ions]]. | : [[Rhodium]] loses [[electron]]s to form [[Positive Charge|positive]] [[Metal Ion|metal ions]]. | ||
====Properties==== | ====Properties==== | ||
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: [[Rhodium]] is [[sonorous]]. | : [[Rhodium]] is [[sonorous]]. | ||
: [[Rhodium]] is [[ductile]]. | : [[Rhodium]] is [[ductile]]. | ||
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| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0008158762/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0008158762&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=a0fffa35b3ea49a63404f6704e0df7cc ''Rhodium, page 209, GCSE Chemistry; Student Book, Collins, AQA ''] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:25, 5 March 2020
Contents
Key Stage 2
Meaning
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Rhodium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 45.
About Rhodium
Molecular Structure
- Rhodium has the chemical symbol Rh.
- Rhodium atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Rhodium as 45 protons and 58 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 45 and an atomic mass of 103.
- Rhodium is in Period 5 of the Periodic Table because it has 5 electron shells.
Properties
- Rhodium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Rhodium is a shiny solid at room temperature.
- Rhodium is malleable.
- Rhodium is sonorous.
- Rhodium is ductile.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Rhodium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 45 protons in the nucleus.
About Rhodium
Molecular Structure
- Rhodium has the chemical formula Rh.
- Rhodium atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Rhodium has 58 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 103.
- Rhodium is in Period 5 of the Periodic Table because it has 5 electron shells.
- Rhodium loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
Properties
- Rhodium forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
- Rhodium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Rhodium is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
- Rhodium is malleable.
- Rhodium is sonorous.
- Rhodium is ductile.