Posts in Metals

Description

Metals in the periodic table represent the majority of the elements and are primarily located on the left side and in the center of the table. Characterized by their shiny, lustrous appearance, metals are known for their high electrical and thermal conductivity. They are typically malleable, allowing them to be hammered into thin sheets, and ductile, meaning they can be drawn into wires. Most metals are solid at room temperature, with the notable exception of mercury, which is liquid. Metals tend to have lower electronegativities, meaning they readily lose electrons to form cations during chemical reactions. This property underlies their tendency to form ionic bonds with non-metals. In the periodic table, the properties of metals become more pronounced as one moves from right to left and from top to bottom. This group includes familiar elements like iron, gold, silver, copper, and aluminum, which are integral to various industries and technologies. Alkali metals and alkaline earth metals, found in the first two groups of the periodic table, are among the most reactive metals, often reacting vigorously with water and oxygen.

Lead

Lead

Atomic Number: 82Atomic Mass: 207.2 Lead, a dense and malleable metal, has been used by humans for[…]

Thallium

Thallium

Atomic Number: 81Atomic Mass: 204.38 Thallium may not be as well-known as gold or platinum, but this[…]

Mercury

Mercury

Atomic Number: 80Atomic Mass: 200.59 Mercury has been known to humans for thousands of years. Historical records[…]

Gold

Gold

Atomic Number: 79Atomic Mass: 196.967 Gold has captivated human civilization for millennia. From ancient treasures and sacred[…]

Platinum

Platinum

Atomic Number: 78Atomic Mass: 195.08 Platinum, often associated with luxury and prestige, is much more than a[…]

Iridium

Iridium

Atomic Number: 77Atomic Mass: 192.217 Iridium (chemical symbol Ir, atomic number 77) is one of the most[…]

Osmium

Osmium

Atomic Number: 76Atomic Mass: 190.23 In the world of metals, one stands out for its density, rarity,[…]

Rhenium

Rhenium

Atomic Number: 75Atomic Mass: 186.207 Rhenium (chemical symbol Re, atomic number 75) is one of the rarest[…]

Tungsten

Tungsten

Atomic Number: 74Atomic Mass: 183.84 Tungsten (chemical symbol W, atomic number 74) is a metal known for[…]

Tantalum

Tantalum

Atomic Number: 73Atomic Mass: 180.9479 Tantalum (chemical symbol Ta, atomic number 73) is a remarkable and highly[…]