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Germanium is an element on the Periodic Table of Elements, discovered by Germany. Its symbol is Ge, atomic number is 32, its Atomic Mass is 72.92 (cf. note 1), it is a metalloid, and it is located in Group 14 and period 4. (That means that it has 2 electron shells, and 4 valence electrons in the outer shell. cf. note 2)
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note 1:
According to my tables the atomic mass ranges more or less from 72.64 (Wikipedia.org) to 72.59 g/mol (by discoverer Winkler and in the general high school tables), older records are lower (72.32 or 72.3) but never found this higher value of 72.92 g/mol.
note 2:
In period '4' means that there are 4 shells fully or partially filled: electron configuration (K,L,M,N) is 2, 8, 18, 4
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Is germanium toxic?
Germanium compounds are toxic.
What does germanium do?
Germanium does no "do" anything.
Who is Germanium manufactured?
Germanium is not manufactured; its ore is mined then refined into germanium.
Is germanium A Noble Gas?
Germanium is a metalloid.
Is germanium reactive?
germanium reacts naturally
What is the atomic symbol of germanium?
Germanium is Ge.
Is germanium ductile?
No, germanium is very brittle.
Is germanium a insulator of electricity?
Germanium is a semiconductor
Is germanium a conductor of electricity?
Germanium is a semiconductor.
Is germanium a element?
Yes, germanium is an element.
How many radioactive isotopes are there in germanium?
Natural germanium has only one radioactive isotope - germanium 76. 27 artificial radioisotopes of germanium are known.
When was germanium last seen?
Germanium is seen almost every day it is sold at local germanium sites.
