Scandium


 * Element Name:** Scandium.


 * Element Symbol:** Sc.


 * Atomic Mass:** 45.[[image:Scandium_Dakota.png width="216" height="287" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:** 21.


 * Protons:** 21.


 * Electrons:** 21.


 * Discovery:** Lars Fredrik Nilson in 1879.


 * How It Was Named:** It was named for the region Scandinavia.


 * State of Matter:** Solid.


 * Melting Point:** 1541°C


 * Boiling Point:** 2836°C


 * Characteristics:**
 * Color is silvery white but changes to yellow or pink when exposed to air.
 * It is relatively soft.
 * It is Radioactive.


 * Uses of Element:** Athletic equipment, such as aluminum baseball hats, bicycle frames, and lacrosse sticks.


 * Interesting Facts:**
 * Scandium is apparently a much more abundant element in the sun and certain stars than on earth.
 * Scandium is very expensive and very hard to get.

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