Chapter 3 Flashcards
What is potassiums colour?
Silvery White
Is Potassium shiny or dull?
Shiny
What is Potassium’s state?
Solid
Who discovered Potassium?
Sir Humphrey Davy
What year was Potassium discovered?
1807
What is Potassium’s hardness?
0.4
What is Potassium’s Density?
856 kg m-3
What type of conductor is Potassium?
Good
What is the melting point for Potassium?
63.38ºC
What is the boiling point for Potassium?
759ºC
What is Magnesium’s colour?
Silvery White
Is Magnesium shiny or dull?
Shiny
What is Magnesium’s state?
Solid
Who discovered Magnesium?
Sir Humphrey Davy
What year was Magnesium discovered?
1755
What is Magnesium’s hardness?
2.5
What is magnesium’s density?
1738 kg m-3
What type of conductor is magnesium?
Good
What is the melting point for Magnesium?
650 ºC
What is the boiling point for Magnesium?
1090ºC
What is Calcium’s colour?
Silvery White
Is Calcium shiny or dull?
Shiny
What is Calcium’s state?
Solid
Who discovered Calcium?
Sir Humphrey Davy
What year was Calcium discovered?
1808
What is Calcium’s hardness?
1.75
What is Calcium’s density
1550 kg m-3
What type of conductor is Calcium?
Good