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+ | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0008158770/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0008158770&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=ec31595e720e1529e49876c3866fff6e ''Nickel, pages 245, 287, GCSE Physics; Student Book, Collins, AQA ''] | ||
+ | :[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 ''Nickel, pages 48-9, 79, 340-1, GCSE Chemistry; Student Book, Collins, AQA ''] |
Revision as of 13:32, 10 November 2019
Contents
Key Stage 2
Meaning
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Nickel is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 28.
About Nickel
Molecular Structure
- Nickel has the chemical symbol Ni.
- Nickel atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Nickel as 28 protons and 31 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 28 and an atomic mass of 59.
- Nickel is in Period 4 of the Periodic Table because it has 4 electron shells.
Properties
- Nickel is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Nickel is a shiny solid at room temperature.
- Nickel is malleable.
- Nickel is sonorous.
- Nickel is ductile.
- Nickel is magnetic.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Nickel is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 28 protons in the nucleus.
About Nickel
Molecular Structure
- Nickel has the chemical formula Ni.
- Nickel atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Nickel has 31 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 59.
- Nickel is in Period 4 of the Periodic Table because it has 4 electron shells.
- Nickel loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
Properties
- Nickel forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
- Nickel is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Nickel is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
- Nickel is malleable.
- Nickel is sonorous.
- Nickel is ductile.
- Nickel is magnetic.