atomic number 24
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Definition
- 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.
Noun
- a hard brittle multivalent metallic element; resistant to corrosion and tarnishing