Germanium
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Key Stage 2
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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 B.
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 B.
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.
- Germanium loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
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.