Molybdenum
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Key Stage 2
Meaning
Molybdenum is a metal.
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Molybdenum is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 42.
About Molybdenum
Molecular Structure
- Molybdenum has the chemical symbol Mo.
- Molybdenum atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Molybdenum as 42 protons and 54 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 42 and an atomic mass of 96.
- Molybdenum is in Period 5 of the Periodic Table because it has 5 electron shells.
Properties
- Molybdenum is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Molybdenum is a shiny solid at room temperature.
- Molybdenum is malleable.
- Molybdenum is sonorous.
- Molybdenum is ductile.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Molybdenum is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 42 protons in the nucleus.
About Molybdenum
Molecular Structure
- Molybdenum has the chemical formula Mo.
- Molybdenum atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Molybdenum has 54 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 96.
- Molybdenum is in Period 5 of the Periodic Table because it has 5 electron shells.
- Molybdenum loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
Properties
- Molybdenum forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
- Molybdenum is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Molybdenum is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
- Molybdenum is malleable.
- Molybdenum is sonorous.
- Molybdenum is ductile.