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[[Americium]] is a [[Actinide]] [[metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with an [[Atomic Number|atomic number]] of 95. | [[Americium]] is a [[Actinide]] [[metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with an [[Atomic Number|atomic number]] of 95. | ||
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[[Americium]] is a [[Actinide]] [[metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 95 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. | [[Americium]] is a [[Actinide]] [[metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 95 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. | ||
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| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0008158770/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0008158770&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=ec31595e720e1529e49876c3866fff6e ''Americium-241, page 116, GCSE Physics; Student Book, Collins, AQA'] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:54, 5 March 2020
Contents
Key Stage 2
Meaning
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Americium is a Actinide metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 95.
About Americium
Molecular Structure
- Americium has the chemical symbol Am.
- Americium atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Americium as 95 protons and 148 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 95 and an atomic mass of 243.
- Americium is in Period 7 of the Periodic Table because it has 7 electron shells.
Properties
- Americium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Americium is a shiny solid at room temperature.
- Americium is malleable.
- Americium is sonorous.
- Americium is ductile.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Americium is a Actinide metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 95 protons in the nucleus.
About Americium
Molecular Structure
- Americium has the chemical formula Am.
- Americium atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Americium has 148 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 243.
- Americium is in Period 7 of the Periodic Table because it has 7 electron shells.
- Americium loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
Properties
- Americium forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
- Americium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Americium is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
- Americium is malleable.
- Americium is sonorous.
- Americium is ductile.