Cerium

Element Name: Cerium


 * Element Symbol:** Ce


 * Atomic Mass:** 14[[image:CERIUM_SELAHIA.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:** 58


 * Protons:** 58


 * Electrons:** 58


 * Discovery:** Cerium was discovered in 1803 by Klaproth, Bercelius and Hisinger.


 * How it was named:** Cerium was named after a dwarf planet Ceres


 * State of Matter:** solid


 * Melting Point:** 798°C


 * Boiling Point:** 3424°C


 * Properties:**


 * Ceric salts are a orange-red color
 * cerium is most reactive of rare-earth metals
 * not radio active


 * Use of Element:** to manufacture ciggarette lighters

and for self cleaning ovens
 * Interesting Facts:** Cerium is used to stain glass

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