Person who discovered the element: unknown When it was discovered: before ancient times

Characteristics Metal Group Name: Transition Metal Color: gray/silver Symbol: FeSolid

Atomic Number ProtonsElectronsNeutrons Period Number Group Number

The electron arrangement/configuration in the atom: [Ar] 3d 6 4s 2 The density of the element: 7.87 g/cm3 Heat of Fusion: kj mol -1 Heat of vaporization: mol -1 Oxidation Number: 3 Purchase Price Pure: 7.2 per 100g Purchase Price Bulk:.02 per 100g

Other Elements in the Same Group as Iron Ru - Ruthenium Hs - Hassium Os - Osmium

Uses 1.It is used to manufacture steel and alloys. 2.If chromium is added iron it is used to improve durability and prevent rust. 3.Found in the hemoglobin molecule, in a human. 4.It is used to transport oxygen to red blood cells in plants and animals.

Some of the first elements discovered were, gold, silver, copper, and iron. They were discovered before 1 A.D. The first periodic table was published in The creator of the periodic table was Dmitri Mendeleev. Mendeleev had left some black spaces in the periodic table because he knew that there were other elements but he hadn’t discovered them.

Fun Facts Most commonly used metal. The symbol Fe come from the Latin word “Ferrum”. It makes up 5.6% of Earth’s crust. It’s boiling point is Celsius. It’s melting point is Celcius. It’s atomic mass is amu. It’s mass number is 56. Iron is primarily obtained from the minerals hematite.

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