What is Platinum? By Chase Murphy

What Are Elements? Definition: Specific type of atom I will be presenting the structure, history, and importance of platinum.

Platinum’s Atom electrons P=78 N=117 shells

What is the Structure of Platinum? Description - silvery, glass-like metal Number of protons and electrons - 78 Number of neutrons - 117 Atomic weight -195 Atomic number -78 Symbol- Pt

What is the History of Platinum? Discovered by miners in 1500’s - thought it was worthless 1557- Julius Scaliger described it 1748 - Antonio de Ulloa named Platinum “Platina”- little silver in Spanish

Why is Platinum Important? Uses - expensive jewelry, containers for chemical experiments, automobiles, experiment containers because of it’s high melting point

Interesting Facts Platinum is very dense Cubic ft. of platinum - more than 1,300 lbs. Platinum found usually in form of nuggets, grains Two large producers of Platinum- Russia, South Africa Produced sometimes by- Eastern United States, Columbia, Japan, Canada Platinum is sometimes found combined with other elements Platinum pan

Conclusion Over the weeks, I have learned a lot about the element called platinum… I think one of the most awesome things about this metal is that it is often found mashed together with other elements and metals! I also think it is interesting that it was called rock by miners because platinum rocks found in mines sometimes look like any other rock

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