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[[Osmium]] is a [[Transition Metal|transition metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 76 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. | [[Osmium]] is a [[Transition Metal|transition metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 76 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. | ||
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: [[Osmium]] has the [[Chemical Formula|chemical formula]] [[Osmium |Os]]. | : [[Osmium]] has the [[Chemical Formula|chemical formula]] [[Osmium |Os]]. | ||
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Key Stage 2
Meaning
Key Stage 3
Meaning
File:OsmiumSymbol.png
The chemical symbol for Osmium.
Osmium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 76.
About Osmium
Molecular Structure
- Osmium has the chemical symbol Os.
- Osmium atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Osmium as 76 protons and 114 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 76 and an atomic mass of 190.
- Osmium is in Period 6 of the Periodic Table because it has 6 electron shells.
Properties
- Osmium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Osmium is a shiny solid at room temperature.
- Osmium is malleable.
- Osmium is sonorous.
- Osmium is ductile.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Osmium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 76 protons in the nucleus.
About Osmium
Molecular Structure
- Osmium has the chemical formula Os.
- Osmium atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Osmium has 114 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 190.
- Osmium is in Period 6 of the Periodic Table because it has 6 electron shells.
- Osmium loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
Properties
- Osmium forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
- Osmium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Osmium is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
- Osmium is malleable.
- Osmium is sonorous.
- Osmium is ductile.