2022: ☢️ Valence Electrons in Iron (Fe) [& 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 Iron have?

In the case of Iron the valence electrons is 2,3,4,6. Now let's check the facts about Iron...

Iron Overview

Iron Valence Electrons

2,3,4,6

Atomic Number

26

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

55,847

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Atomic Symbol

Fe

State at 20 °C

Solid

Description

Malleable, ductile, silvery-white metal. Fourth most abundant element in the earth's crust (56,300 ppm). Ninth most abundant element in the universe.

Uses

Used in steel and other alloys. Essential for humans. It is the chief constituent of hemoglobin which carries oxygen in blood vessels. Its oxides are used in magnetic tapes and disks.

Name Origin

Anglo-Saxon: iron; symbol from Latin: ferrum (iron).

Sources

Obtained from iron ores. Pure metal produced in blast furnaces by layering limestone, coke and iron ore and forcing hot gasses into the bottom. This heats the coke red hot and the iron is reduced from its oxides and liquified where it flows to the bottom

Discovery

Discovered By: Known to the ancients.
Year: Unknown
Location: Unknown

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

Video

Are you having trouble understanding the basics of atomic elements? This video will walk you through:

• What is an element
• 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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