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Molybdenum. By: Adam. Physical Properties. color- silverish Classification-metal very hard Is conductive state-solid. Crystalline structure. cubic. Symbol: Mo Atomic Number: 42 Atomic Mass: 95.94 amu Number of Protons/Electrons: 42 Number of Neutrons: 54. Group 6
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Molybdenum By: Adam
Physical Properties • color- silverish • Classification-metal • very hard • Is conductive • state-solid
Crystalline structure • cubic
Symbol: Mo • Atomic Number: 42 • Atomic Mass: 95.94 amu • Number of Protons/Electrons: 42 • Number of Neutrons: 54
Group 6 • Period 5 • Block D • Electronic configuration:[KR] 4d5 5s1
Uses • aircraft
uses • Missiles
Where its found • Obtained From:molybdenite, wulfenite
Chemical properties • shows more similarity to tungsten than that of chromium.
Facts and a video • The name Molybdenum originates from the Greek word molubdos meaning "lead-like". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRQ3vBGskds