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[[Vanadium]] is a [[Transition Metal|transition metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with an [[Atomic Number|atomic number]] of 23. | [[Vanadium]] is a [[Transition Metal|transition metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with an [[Atomic Number|atomic number]] of 23. | ||
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: [[Vanadium]] is [[ductile]]. | : [[Vanadium]] is [[ductile]]. | ||
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| + | [[File:VKS4.PNG|right|200px|thumb|The [[Chemical Symbol|chemical symbol]] for [[Vanadium]].]] | ||
===Meaning=== | ===Meaning=== | ||
[[Vanadium]] is a [[Transition Metal|transition metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 23 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. | [[Vanadium]] is a [[Transition Metal|transition metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 23 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. | ||
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: [[Vanadium]] has the [[Chemical Formula|chemical formula]] [[Vanadium |V]]. | : [[Vanadium]] has the [[Chemical Formula|chemical formula]] [[Vanadium |V]]. | ||
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: The most [[Stable Isotope|stable isotope]] of [[Vanadium]] has 28 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 51. | : The most [[Stable Isotope|stable isotope]] of [[Vanadium]] has 28 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 51. | ||
: [[Vanadium]] is in [[Period]] 4 of the [[Periodic Table]] because it has 4 [[Electron Orbital|electron shells]]. | : [[Vanadium]] is in [[Period]] 4 of the [[Periodic Table]] because it has 4 [[Electron Orbital|electron shells]]. | ||
| + | : [[Vanadium]] loses [[electron]]s to form [[Positive Charge|positive]] [[Metal Ion|metal ions]]. | ||
====Properties==== | ====Properties==== | ||
| + | : [[Vanadium]] forms [[Ionic Bond|ionic bonds]] with [[non-metal]]s. | ||
: [[Vanadium]] is a [[metal]] [[element]] so it is a good [[Thermal Conductor|thermal conductor]] and a good [[Electrical Conductor|electrical conductor]]. | : [[Vanadium]] is a [[metal]] [[element]] so it is a good [[Thermal Conductor|thermal conductor]] and a good [[Electrical Conductor|electrical conductor]]. | ||
: [[Vanadium]] is a shiny [[solid]] at [[STP|standard temperature and pressure]] and has a high [[Melting Point|melting point]]. | : [[Vanadium]] is a shiny [[solid]] at [[STP|standard temperature and pressure]] and has a high [[Melting Point|melting point]]. | ||
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: [[Vanadium]] is [[sonorous]]. | : [[Vanadium]] is [[sonorous]]. | ||
: [[Vanadium]] is [[ductile]]. | : [[Vanadium]] is [[ductile]]. | ||
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| + | ===References=== | ||
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| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0198359829/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0198359829&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=90e8d7b4f039d53035238fa0320fe00b ''Vanadium, page 141, Gateway GCSE Chemistry, Oxford, OCR ''] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:09, 5 March 2020
Contents
Key Stage 2
Meaning
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Vanadium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 23.
About Vanadium
Molecular Structure
- Vanadium has the chemical symbol V.
- Vanadium atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Vanadium as 23 protons and 28 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 23 and an atomic mass of 51.
- Vanadium is in Period 4 of the Periodic Table because it has 4 electron shells.
Properties
- Vanadium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Vanadium is a shiny solid at room temperature.
- Vanadium is malleable.
- Vanadium is sonorous.
- Vanadium is ductile.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Vanadium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 23 protons in the nucleus.
About Vanadium
Molecular Structure
- Vanadium has the chemical formula V.
- Vanadium atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Vanadium has 28 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 51.
- Vanadium is in Period 4 of the Periodic Table because it has 4 electron shells.
- Vanadium loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
Properties
- Vanadium forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
- Vanadium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Vanadium is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
- Vanadium is malleable.
- Vanadium is sonorous.
- Vanadium is ductile.