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Revision as of 07:38, 1 April 2019
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 30 and an atomic mass of 91.
- Zirconium is in Period 4 of the Periodic Table because it has 4 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 Iodine
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 4 of the Periodic Table because it has 4 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.