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Transition Metals. Platinum. Origin of name- Spanish word for “Silver of the P into River”. First discovered and where- Julies Ceaser Scaliger, Found in the Pinto River. There are 78 Protons, 78 Electrons, and 117 Neutrons in a neutral atom. By: Lourdes DuCote. Pictures. Platinum Ore.
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Transition Metals Platinum Origin of name- Spanish word for “Silver of the Pinto River” First discovered and where- Julies Ceaser Scaliger, Found in the Pinto River There are 78 Protons, 78 Electrons, and 117 Neutrons in a neutral atom. By: Lourdes DuCote
Pictures Platinum Ore Platinum Bars
Element Family or Category Platinum is used in Pacemakers, Ear Implants, and Car Engines Most of the platinum Discovered is in orbit around Mars and Jupiter Aqua Regina (HNO3+HCI) Is the only known thing to react with platinum
More Facts Density is 12.4 ounce per cubic inch Radioactive platinum is used to kill cancer cells. Melting Point- 3216˚F Boiling point-6921˚F
Transition metals Mercury Origin of name- Named after the planet Mercury It is not known who first discovered it 80 Protons and 80 Electrons in a neutral atom
Pictures Container of mercury, Cinnabar Refined Mercury
Info and Facts Cinnabar was used to make pots in japan over 2000 years ago Melting point- -37.8˚F Boiling point- 674˚F Density-13.6 grams per cubic inch Name and ABC#
Interesting Facts The phrase “Mad as a Hatter” comes from 19th century hat makers who used mercury and got disabilities Used to purify metals like Gold and Silver Name and ABC#
Mercury in Oakridge The Manhattan project was used to build plants in a hidden area
Red Mercury Red Mercury is either a hoax or code name for a soviet project or the main ingredient in a radioactive bomb built by the soviets Name and ABC#
Element Family or Category Information Information Information Name and ABC#
Element Family or Category Information Information Information Name and ABC#
Element Family or Category Information Information Information Name and ABC#
Element Family or Category Information Information Information Name and ABC#
Element Family or Category Information Information Information Name and ABC#
Element Family or Category Information Information Information Name and ABC#
Element Family or Category Information Information Information Name and ABC#