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| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0008158770/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0008158770&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=ec31595e720e1529e49876c3866fff6e ''Osmium, page 85, GCSE Physics; Student Book, Collins, AQA ''] | ||
Revision as of 15:39, 10 November 2019
Contents
Key Stage 2
Meaning
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Osmium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 76.
About Osmium
Molecular Structure
- Osmium has the chemical symbol Os.
- Osmium atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Osmium as 76 protons and 114 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 76 and an atomic mass of 190.
- Osmium is in Period 6 of the Periodic Table because it has 6 electron shells.
Properties
- Osmium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Osmium is a shiny solid at room temperature.
- Osmium is malleable.
- Osmium is sonorous.
- Osmium is ductile.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Osmium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 76 protons in the nucleus.
About Osmium
Molecular Structure
- Osmium has the chemical formula Os.
- Osmium atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Osmium has 114 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 190.
- Osmium is in Period 6 of the Periodic Table because it has 6 electron shells.
- Osmium loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
Properties
- Osmium forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
- Osmium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Osmium is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
- Osmium is malleable.
- Osmium is sonorous.
- Osmium is ductile.