2022: ☢️ Valence Electrons in Iridium (Ir) [& Facts, Color, Discovery ...

A valence electron is an outer shell electron and may participate in the formation of a chemical bond. Ok but how many valence electrons does an atom of Iridium have?

In the case of Iridium the valence electrons is 3. Now let's check the facts about Iridium...

Iridium Overview

Iridium Valence Electrons

3

Atomic Number

77

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Atomic Mass

192,22

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Atomic Symbol

Ir

State at 20 °C

Solid

Description

Heavy, brittle, white metal.

Uses

Used with osmium to tip gold pen points, to make crucible and special containers. Also to make alloys used for standard weights and measures, and heat-resistant alloys. Also as hardening agent for platinum.

Name Origin

Latin: iris (rainbow).

Sources

Found in gravel deposits with platinum.

Discovery

Discovered By: S.Tenant, A.F.Fourcory, L.N.Vauquelin, H.V.Collet-Descoltils
Year: 1804
Location: England/France

Want to learn more details and data about Iridium (Ir)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

Video

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• What is a substance
• What Elements look like
• How a small number of atoms can be joined and form completely different substances

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