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: The most [[Stable Isotope|stable isotope]] of [[Germanium]] has 41 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 73. | : The most [[Stable Isotope|stable isotope]] of [[Germanium]] has 41 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 73. | ||
: [[Germanium]] is in [[Period]] 4 of the [[Periodic Table]] because it has 4 [[Electron Orbital|electron shells]]. | : [[Germanium]] is in [[Period]] 4 of the [[Periodic Table]] because it has 4 [[Electron Orbital|electron shells]]. | ||
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: [[Germanium]] is a [[metalloid]] [[element]] so in some conditions it is an [[Electrical Conductor|electrical conductor]]. | : [[Germanium]] is a [[metalloid]] [[element]] so in some conditions it is an [[Electrical Conductor|electrical conductor]]. | ||
: [[Germanium]] is a shiny [[solid]] at [[STP|standard temperature and pressure]] and has a high [[Melting Point|melting point]]. | : [[Germanium]] is a shiny [[solid]] at [[STP|standard temperature and pressure]] and has a high [[Melting Point|melting point]]. | ||
Revision as of 10:26, 1 April 2019
Contents
Key Stage 2
Meaning
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Germanium is a Group 4 metalloid element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 32.
About Germanium
- Germanium has the chemical symbol Ge.
Atomic Structure
- Germanium as 32 protons and 41 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 32 and an atomic mass of 73.
- Germanium is in Period 4 of the Periodic Table because it has 4 electron shells.
Properties
- Germanium is a shiny solid at room temperature.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Germanium is a Group 4 metalloid element, on the Periodic Table, with 32 protons in the nucleus.
About Iodine
- Germanium has the chemical symbol Ge.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Germanium has 41 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 73.
- Germanium is in Period 4 of the Periodic Table because it has 4 electron shells.
Properties
- Germanium is a metalloid element so in some conditions it is an electrical conductor.
- Germanium is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.