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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]]. | ||
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+ | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0008158762/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0008158762&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=a0fffa35b3ea49a63404f6704e0df7cc ''Germanium, pages 32-3, GCSE Chemistry; Student Book, Collins, AQA ''] |
Revision as of 11:28, 5 November 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 Germanium
- 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.