Palladium
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Key Stage 2
Meaning
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Palladium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 46.
About Palladium
Molecular Structure
- Palladium has the chemical symbol Pd.
- Palladium atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Palladium as 46 protons and 60 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 46 and an atomic mass of 106.
- Palladium is in Period 4 of the Periodic Table because it has 4 electron shells.
Properties
- Palladium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Palladium is a shiny solid at room temperature.
- Palladium is malleable.
- Palladium is sonorous.
- Palladium is ductile.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Palladium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 46 protons in the nucleus.
About Iodine
Molecular Structure
- Palladium has the chemical formula Pd.
- Palladium atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Palladium has 60 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 106.
- Palladium is in Period 4 of the Periodic Table because it has 4 electron shells.
- Palladium loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
Properties
- Palladium forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
- Palladium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Palladium is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
- Palladium is malleable.
- Palladium is sonorous.
- Palladium is ductile.