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==Key Stage 2==
 
==Key Stage 2==
 
===Meaning===
 
===Meaning===
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[[Nickel]] is a [[magnetic]] [[metal]].
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[[Cobalt]] is a [[magnetic]] [[metal]].
 
==Key Stage 3==
 
==Key Stage 3==
 
===Meaning===
 
===Meaning===
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[[File:NickelSymbol.png|right|300px|thumb|The [[Chemical Symbol|chemical symbol]] for [[Nickel]].]]
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[[File:CobaltSymbol.png|right|300px|thumb|The [[Chemical Symbol|chemical symbol]] for [[Cobalt]].]]
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[[Nickel]] is a [[Transition Metal|transition metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with an [[Atomic Number|atomic number]] of 26.
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[[Cobalt]] is a [[Transition Metal|transition metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with an [[Atomic Number|atomic number]] of 26.
  
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===About Nickel===
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===About Cobalt===
 
====Molecular Structure====
 
====Molecular Structure====
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: [[Nickel]] has the [[Chemical Symbol|chemical symbol]] [[Nickel|Ni]].
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: [[Cobalt]] has the [[Chemical Symbol|chemical symbol]] [[Cobalt|Co]].
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: [[Nickel]] [[atom]]s join together in large numbers to form a giant [[metal]] [[molecule]].
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: [[Cobalt]] [[atom]]s join together in large numbers to form a giant [[metal]] [[molecule]].
 
====Atomic Structure====
 
====Atomic Structure====
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: [[Nickel]] as 28 [[proton]]s and 31 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Atomic Number]] of 28 and an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 59.
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: [[Cobalt]] as 27 [[proton]]s and 32 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Atomic Number]] of 27 and an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 59.
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: [[Nickel]] is  in [[Period]] 4 of the [[Periodic Table]] because it has 4 [[Electron Orbital|electron shells]].
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: [[Cobalt]] is  in [[Period]] 4 of the [[Periodic Table]] because it has 4 [[Electron Orbital|electron shells]].
 
====Properties====
 
====Properties====
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: [[Nickel]] is a [[metal]] [[element]] so it is a good [[Thermal Conductor|thermal conductor]] and a good [[Electrical Conductor|electrical conductor]].
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: [[Cobalt]] is a [[metal]] [[element]] so it is a good [[Thermal Conductor|thermal conductor]] and a good [[Electrical Conductor|electrical conductor]].
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: [[Nickel]] is a shiny [[solid]] at [[STP|room temperature]].
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: [[Cobalt]] is a shiny [[solid]] at [[STP|room temperature]].
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: [[Nickel]] is [[malleable]].
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: [[Cobalt]] is [[malleable]].
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: [[Nickel]] is [[sonorous]].
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: [[Cobalt]] is [[sonorous]].
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: [[Nickel]] is [[ductile]].
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: [[Cobalt]] is [[ductile]].
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: [[Nickel]] is [[magnetic]].
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: [[Cobalt]] is [[magnetic]].
 
==Key Stage 4==
 
==Key Stage 4==
 
===Meaning===
 
===Meaning===
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[[Nickel]] is a [[Transition Metal|transition metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 28 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]].
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[[Cobalt]] is a [[Transition Metal|transition metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 27 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]].
 
===About Iodine===
 
===About Iodine===
 
====Molecular Structure====
 
====Molecular Structure====
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: [[Nickel]] has the [[Chemical Formula|chemical formula]] [[Nickel |Ni]].
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: [[Cobalt]] has the [[Chemical Formula|chemical formula]] [[Cobalt |Co]].
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: [[Nickel]] [[atom]]s join together in a [[Giant Metallic Structure|giant metallic structure]].
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: [[Cobalt]] [[atom]]s join together in a [[Giant Metallic Structure|giant metallic structure]].
 
====Atomic Structure====
 
====Atomic Structure====
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: The most [[Stable Isotope|stable isotope]] of [[Nickel]] has 31 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 59.
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: The most [[Stable Isotope|stable isotope]] of [[Cobalt]] has 32 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 59.
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: [[Nickel]] is  in [[Period]] 4 of the [[Periodic Table]] because it has 4 [[Electron Orbital|electron shells]].
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: [[Cobalt]] is  in [[Period]] 4 of the [[Periodic Table]] because it has 4 [[Electron Orbital|electron shells]].
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: [[Nickel]] loses [[electron]]s to form [[Positive Charge|positive]] [[Metal Ion|metal ions]].
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: [[Cobalt]] loses [[electron]]s to form [[Positive Charge|positive]] [[Metal Ion|metal ions]].
 
====Properties====
 
====Properties====
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: [[Nickel]] forms [[Ionic Bond|ionic bonds]] with [[non-metal]]s.
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: [[Cobalt]] forms [[Ionic Bond|ionic bonds]] with [[non-metal]]s.
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: [[Nickel]] is a [[metal]] [[element]] so it is a good [[Thermal Conductor|thermal conductor]] and a good [[Electrical Conductor|electrical conductor]].
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: [[Cobalt]] is a [[metal]] [[element]] so it is a good [[Thermal Conductor|thermal conductor]] and a good [[Electrical Conductor|electrical conductor]].
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: [[Nickel]] is a shiny [[solid]] at [[STP|standard temperature and pressure]] and has a high [[Melting Point|melting point]].
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: [[Cobalt]] is a shiny [[solid]] at [[STP|standard temperature and pressure]] and has a high [[Melting Point|melting point]].
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: [[Nickel]] is [[malleable]].
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: [[Cobalt]] is [[malleable]].
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: [[Nickel]] is [[sonorous]].
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: [[Cobalt]] is [[sonorous]].
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: [[Nickel]] is [[ductile]].
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: [[Cobalt]] is [[ductile]].
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: [[Nickel]] is [[magnetic]].
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: [[Cobalt]] is [[magnetic]].

Revision as of 21:01, 31 March 2019

Key Stage 2

Meaning

Cobalt is a magnetic metal.

Key Stage 3

Meaning

File:CobaltSymbol.png
The chemical symbol for Cobalt.

Cobalt is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 26.

About Cobalt

Molecular Structure

Cobalt has the chemical symbol Co.
Cobalt atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.

Atomic Structure

Cobalt as 27 protons and 32 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 27 and an atomic mass of 59.
Cobalt is in Period 4 of the Periodic Table because it has 4 electron shells.

Properties

Cobalt is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
Cobalt is a shiny solid at room temperature.
Cobalt is malleable.
Cobalt is sonorous.
Cobalt is ductile.
Cobalt is magnetic.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Cobalt is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 27 protons in the nucleus.

About Iodine

Molecular Structure

Cobalt has the chemical formula Co.
Cobalt atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.

Atomic Structure

The most stable isotope of Cobalt has 32 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 59.
Cobalt is in Period 4 of the Periodic Table because it has 4 electron shells.
Cobalt loses electrons to form positive metal ions.

Properties

Cobalt forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
Cobalt is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
Cobalt is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
Cobalt is malleable.
Cobalt is sonorous.
Cobalt is ductile.
Cobalt is magnetic.
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