Polonium
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Meaning
Polonium is a Group 6 metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 84.
About Polonium
Molecular Structure
- Polonium has the chemical symbol Po.
- Polonium atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Polonium as 84 protons and 125 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 84 and an atomic mass of 209.
- Polonium is in Period 6 of the Periodic Table because it has 6 electron shells.
Properties
- Polonium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Polonium is a shiny solid at room temperature.
- Polonium is malleable.
- Polonium is sonorous.
- Polonium is ductile.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Polonium is a Group 6 metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 84 protons in the nucleus.
About Polonium
- Polonium was discovered by Marie Curie and named after her country of origin; Poland.
Molecular Structure
- Polonium has the chemical formula Po.
- Polonium atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Polonium has 125 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 209.
- Polonium is in Period 6 of the Periodic Table because it has 6 electron shells.
- Polonium loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
Properties
- Polonium forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
- Polonium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Polonium is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
- Polonium is malleable.
- Polonium is sonorous.
- Polonium is ductile.