atomic number 24

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atomic number 24

Chromium, with atomic number 24, is used to plate shiny car bumpers.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A chemical element: "atomic number 24" is the scientific term for the chemical element with 24 protons in its atomic nucleus. It is a transition metal.
    • A specific metallic element: It refers precisely to a hard, brittle, multivalent metallic element known for its resistance to corrosion and tarnishing.
Usage
  • The term "atomic number 24" is used primarily in scientific, technical, and educational contexts to specify the element unambiguously by its fundamental property (proton count).
  • Example: "The isotope of atomic number 24 used in the experiment was chromium-50."
Examples
  • Noun:
    • In the periodic table, atomic number 24 is positioned between vanadium and manganese.
    • The alloy's durability comes from the inclusion of atomic number 24.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is used to avoid ambiguity in discussions where the element's common name might be confused with other terms or in formal scientific writing.
  • Example: "Spectroscopic analysis confirmed the presence of atomic number 24 in the stellar dust."
Variants and Related Words
  • Chromium (Cr): This is the common name for the element with atomic number 24. All descriptions of "atomic number 24" (hard, brittle, corrosion-resistant) apply to chromium.
    • Chromium is used to plate other metals to prevent rust.
Synonyms
  • Chromium (Cr): The standard name for the element.
  • Element 24: An alternative systematic name.
Related Phrases / Context
  • Transition metal: The category of elements to which atomic number 24 belongs.
  • Corrosion-resistant: A key property of this element.
  • Alloying agent: A common use for this element, as in stainless steel.
atomic number 24

Chromium, with atomic number 24, is used to plate shiny car bumpers.

Noun
  1. a hard brittle multivalent metallic element; resistant to corrosion and tarnishing