Nickel

Element Name: Nickel

Element Symbol: Ni

Atomic Mass: 59

Atomic Number: 28

Protons: 28

Electrons: 28

Discovery: Axel Fredrik in august ,19,1765

How was named: From the Germans word nickel which means "old nick".

State of matter: Solid at 298k

Melting point: 1455°C

Boiling point: 2913°C

Characteristics: Use: In the coin nickel, ore, and outsides of rings.
 * Lustrous
 * Metallic
 * Silver
 * Gold tinge

Interesting Facts: nickel is found as a constituent in most meteorites and often serves as one of the criteria for distinguishing a meteorite from other minerals.is an extremely toxic gas.

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