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[[Samarium]] is a [[Lanthanide]] [[metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with an [[Atomic Number|atomic number]] of 62. | [[Samarium]] is a [[Lanthanide]] [[metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with an [[Atomic Number|atomic number]] of 62. | ||
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[[Samarium]] is a [[Lanthanide]] [[metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 62 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. | [[Samarium]] is a [[Lanthanide]] [[metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 62 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 14:46, 5 March 2020
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Meaning
Samarium is a Lanthanide metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 62.
About Samarium
Molecular Structure
- Samarium has the chemical symbol Sm.
- Samarium atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Samarium as 62 protons and 88 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 62 and an atomic mass of 150.
- Samarium is in Period 6 of the Periodic Table because it has 6 electron shells.
Properties
- Samarium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Samarium is a shiny solid at room temperature.
- Samarium is malleable.
- Samarium is sonorous.
- Samarium is ductile.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Samarium is a Lanthanide metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 62 protons in the nucleus.
About Samarium
Molecular Structure
- Samarium has the chemical formula Sm.
- Samarium atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Samarium has 88 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 150.
- Samarium is in Period 6 of the Periodic Table because it has 6 electron shells.
- Samarium loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
Properties
- Samarium forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
- Samarium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Samarium is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
- Samarium is malleable.
- Samarium is sonorous.
- Samarium is ductile.