Technetium
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Key Stage 2
Meaning
Technetium is a metal.
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Technetium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 43.
About Technetium
Molecular Structure
- Technetium has the chemical symbol Mo.
- Technetium atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Technetium as 43 protons and 55 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 43 and an atomic mass of 98.
- Technetium is in Period 4 of the Periodic Table because it has 4 electron shells.
Properties
- Technetium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Technetium is a shiny solid at room temperature.
- Technetium is malleable.
- Technetium is sonorous.
- Technetium is ductile.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Technetium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 43 protons in the nucleus.
About Iodine
Molecular Structure
- Technetium has the chemical formula Mo.
- Technetium atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Technetium has 55 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 98.
- Technetium is in Period 4 of the Periodic Table because it has 4 electron shells.
- Technetium loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
Properties
- Technetium forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
- Technetium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Technetium is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
- Technetium is malleable.
- Technetium is sonorous.
- Technetium is ductile.