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| − | [[Aluminium]] is a [[solid]] | + | ==Key Stage 2== |
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | [[Aluminium]] is a [[metal]]. | ||
| + | ==Key Stage 3== | ||
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | [[File:AluminiumSymbol.png|right|300px|thumb|The [[Chemical Symbol|chemical symbol]] for [[Aluminium]].]] | ||
| + | [[Aluminium]] is a [[Group 3]] [[metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with an [[Atomic Number|atomic number]] of 13. | ||
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| + | ===About Aluminium=== | ||
| + | ====Molecular Structure==== | ||
| + | : [[Aluminium]] has the [[Chemical Symbol|chemical symbol]] [[Aluminium|Al]]. | ||
| + | : [[Aluminium]] [[atom]]s join together in large numbers to form a giant [[metal]] [[molecule]]. | ||
| + | ====Atomic Structure==== | ||
| + | : [[Aluminium]] as 13 [[proton]]s and 14 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Atomic Number]] of 13 and an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 27. | ||
| + | : [[Aluminium]] is in [[Period]] 3 of the [[Periodic Table]] because it has 3 [[Electron Orbital|electron shells]]. | ||
| + | ====Properties==== | ||
| + | : [[Aluminium]] is a [[metal]] [[element]] so it is a good [[Thermal Conductor|thermal conductor]] and a good [[Electrical Conductor|electrical conductor]]. | ||
| + | : [[Aluminium]] is a shiny [[solid]] at [[STP|room temperature]]. | ||
| + | : [[Aluminium]] is [[malleable]]. | ||
| + | : [[Aluminium]] is [[sonorous]]. | ||
| + | : [[Aluminium]] is [[ductile]]. | ||
| + | ==Key Stage 4== | ||
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | [[Aluminium]] is a [[Group 3]] [[metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 13 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. | ||
| + | ===About Iodine=== | ||
| + | ====Molecular Structure==== | ||
| + | : [[Aluminium]] has the [[Chemical Formula|chemical formula]] [[Aluminium|Al]]. | ||
| + | : [[Aluminium]] [[atom]]s join together in a [[Giant Metallic Structure|giant metallic structure]]. | ||
| + | ====Atomic Structure==== | ||
| + | : The most [[Stable Isotope|stable isotope]] of [[Aluminium]] has 14 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 27. | ||
| + | : [[Aluminium]] is in [[Period]] 3 of the [[Periodic Table]] because it has 3 [[Electron Orbital|electron shells]]. | ||
| + | : [[Aluminium]] loses [[electron]]s to form [[Positive Charge|positive]] [[Metal Ion|metal ions]]. | ||
| + | ====Properties==== | ||
| + | : [[Aluminium]] forms [[Ionic Bond|ionic bonds]] with [[non-metal]]s. | ||
| + | : [[Aluminium]] is a [[metal]] [[element]] so it is a good [[Thermal Conductor|thermal conductor]] and a good [[Electrical Conductor|electrical conductor]]. | ||
| + | : [[Aluminium]] is a shiny [[solid]] at [[STP|standard temperature and pressure]] and has a high [[Melting Point|melting point]]. | ||
| + | : [[Aluminium]] is [[malleable]]. | ||
| + | : [[Aluminium]] is [[sonorous]]. | ||
| + | : [[Aluminium]] is [[ductile]]. | ||
Revision as of 09:30, 1 April 2019
Contents
Key Stage 2
Meaning
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Aluminium is a Group 3 metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 13.
About Aluminium
Molecular Structure
- Aluminium has the chemical symbol Al.
- Aluminium atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Aluminium as 13 protons and 14 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 13 and an atomic mass of 27.
- Aluminium is in Period 3 of the Periodic Table because it has 3 electron shells.
Properties
- Aluminium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Aluminium is a shiny solid at room temperature.
- Aluminium is malleable.
- Aluminium is sonorous.
- Aluminium is ductile.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Aluminium is a Group 3 metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 13 protons in the nucleus.
About Iodine
Molecular Structure
- Aluminium has the chemical formula Al.
- Aluminium atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Aluminium has 14 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 27.
- Aluminium is in Period 3 of the Periodic Table because it has 3 electron shells.
- Aluminium loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
Properties
- Aluminium forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
- Aluminium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Aluminium is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
- Aluminium is malleable.
- Aluminium is sonorous.
- Aluminium is ductile.