Curium
By Serenity Sterkel
- symbol= Cm
- Atomic number= 96
- Atomic mass= 247u
- Melting point= 1340.0 C
- Number of Protons/Electrons= 96
- Number of Electrons= 151
- Classification= Rare Earth
- Crystal Structure= unknown
Who Founded it and When and Where
Electron dots
First energy level: 2
Second energy level: 8
Third energy level:18
Fourth energy level:32
Fifth energy level: 25
Sixth energy level:9
Seventh energy level:2
Curium
Periodic Table
family/group: rare earth metals
Characteristics
Curium is a very radioactive and glows red in the dark.
Physical Properties
melting point-1613 {1340*C and 2444*F}
boiling point-3383 {3110*C and 5630*F}
Density of soild-13510 kg m
Chemical Properties
Electrochemical Equlvanlent: 3.0727g/amp-hr
Electronegativity: 1.3 (pauling); 1.2 (Allrod Rochow)
Heat of Fusion: 15kJ/mol
Valence Electron Potential(-eV): 44.5
Where is it found in nature
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