Iron [Fe]
The most useful element of all! By: Mitch Suiter B2
Properties and uses of Iron
- Physical Properties:
- Conductor of heat and electricity
- It is a malleable metal
- Silver/ white/ gray metal
- Iron is a very strong metal.
- Chemical Properties:
- Forms positive ions when used in a chemical reaction
- Iron can be very easily combined with oxygen.
- Iron is reactive with hot water and steam and produces hydrogen gas when reacted
- Iron is a naturally occurring element.
4 uses/ compounds of Iron
- Iron is used in the making of tools, cars, building, etc. Due to the fact that it is very abundant, strong and cheap.
- Iron chloride is a common compound of iron and is used in modern equipment.
- Iron hydroxide compound is used in water treatment facilities.
- Iron is also in the human body, and is necessary for us to live.
Isotopes of Iron: There are 4 isotopes of iron
The 4 isotopes of Iron are: 54Fe, 56Fe, 57Fe, and 58Fe.
Naturally occurring Iron
Iron is found naturally, but not in the state we recognize. Since iron reacts with oxygen, we find it with an off brown color.
Iron atom
This picture shows the structure, electrons, protons, and neutrons that are located in the atom of Iron.
Uses of Iron
Iron is a very useful element and we use it everyday. It is also used in many compounds, and we may not even know we are using it.
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