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Ruthenium

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Key Stage 2

Meaning

Ruthenium is a metal.

Key Stage 3

Meaning

Ruthenium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 44.

About Ruthenium

Molecular Structure

Ruthenium has the chemical symbol Ru.
Ruthenium atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.

Atomic Structure

Ruthenium as 44 protons and 57 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 44 and an atomic mass of 101.
Ruthenium is in Period 5 of the Periodic Table because it has 5 electron shells.

Properties

Ruthenium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
Ruthenium is a shiny solid at room temperature.
Ruthenium is malleable.
Ruthenium is sonorous.
Ruthenium is ductile.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Ruthenium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 44 protons in the nucleus.

About Ruthenium

Molecular Structure

Ruthenium has the chemical formula Ru.
Ruthenium atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.

Atomic Structure

The most stable isotope of Ruthenium has 57 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 101.
Ruthenium is in Period 5 of the Periodic Table because it has 5 electron shells.
Ruthenium loses electrons to form positive metal ions.

Properties

Ruthenium forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
Ruthenium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
Ruthenium is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
Ruthenium is malleable.
Ruthenium is sonorous.
Ruthenium is ductile.