Why is this element important in everyday life?
3 Uses in everyday life. 1. Used in fine jewelry. 2. Used in electrical equipment. 3. Used in precision medical equipment.
Where is this element found in nature?
Platinum is found throughout the world in nature. It is found in very many countries and areas of the world.
What are the properties of the element?
General Characteristics =
Some general characteristics of the element platinum are that it is a metal silvery in color. It is found throughout the world. In 1920 it was valued at eight times the price of gold and is still more expensive than gold today. Platinum is used in medical surgeries because it is a hard metal and used in electrical equipment because it is a good conductor.
Atomic Symbol = Pt
Period Number = 6
Group Number and Family Name =Group number 10 and is part of transition metals
Atomic Number = 78
Atomic Mass =195.09
Density = 21.45 g/mL
Melting Point = 1769 degrees C
Boiling Point = 3827 +/- 100 degrees C
Electron Configuration =1s22s22p63s23p64s23d104p65s24d105p66s24f145d8
Shorthand Notation = [Xe]6s24f145d8
Common Reactions = None
Interesting Information =
An interesting fact about platinum is that it is used in the medical field. Few people know that or would even think of that.
Who is platinum ?
Hi I am your host Jack, and tonight we have Master Platinum on Interviews of Rich and Famous Elements. So let us start our program and not keep our audience waiting. So Master P if I may, what is it like to be one of the richest elements?
Well Jack, I am the richest. Gold thinks he’s the man, but on the real, I’m the man. But to get back to the question, it feels pretty good.
Okay, but anyway, could you tell our attentive audience some of common things you are used for?
Hello, I am not common. I am used for stuff that takes skill and looks good. Do you think common uses are things like precision cutting in medical procedures, I think not. And expensive finely crafted jewelry, definitely not common. So you better revise your common questions and give me the respect I deserve.
Alright Master P, sorry, I, like my viewers are just trying to find out some things. So how do you and Gordie Gold get along?
Gordie, don’t like him. He thinks he is the king of jewelry, because so many people have gold. But, I am up to eight times as expensive, that is why only a select few have me on them. Don’t you people know anything? Why didn’t you go over this with my agent he knows what to ask and what not to. I told him I didn’t want to do this show and that I was too good for it, but he said no, just do it to help your reputation. I can’t take this anymore, I am done. Tell your viewers to go to the store and buy me if they want to know me. Just give me money. You television people don’t know when to stop I am done, c-ya later alligator. Hasta La Vista. I won’t be back.
Well it seems that Master P has left us. Thank you for tuning in to our show and good luck. I will see you next week when we interview Gordie Gold on Interviews of Rich and Famous Elements.
