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[[Iridium]] is a [[Transition Metal|transition metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 77 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. | [[Iridium]] is a [[Transition Metal|transition metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 77 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. |
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Meaning
Iridium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 77.
About Iridium
Molecular Structure
- Iridium has the chemical symbol Ir.
- Iridium atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Iridium as 77 protons and 114 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 77 and an atomic mass of 192.
- Iridium is in Period 6 of the Periodic Table because it has 6 electron shells.
Properties
- Iridium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Iridium is a shiny solid at room temperature.
- Iridium is malleable.
- Iridium is sonorous.
- Iridium is ductile.
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Meaning
Iridium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 77 protons in the nucleus.
About Iridium
Molecular Structure
- Iridium has the chemical formula Ir.
- Iridium atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Iridium has 114 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 192.
- Iridium is in Period 6 of the Periodic Table because it has 6 electron shells.
- Iridium loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
Properties
- Iridium forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
- Iridium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Iridium is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
- Iridium is malleable.
- Iridium is sonorous.
- Iridium is ductile.