Why is iron located where it is on the periodic table?

Answer 1

Every element is positioned in sequence by atomic number, but they do fall into certain groups as a result. Iron is what is known as a transition state element. The transition state is defined by one characteristic, which is that there are incomplete inner electron shells. In all other elements, each shell is filled before electrons appear in the next shell farther out, but in transition state elements, it turns out that some inner shell orbitals actually have a higher energy level than orbitals in the next shell, so they do not get filled in the normal sequence. This produces certain consequences in terms of the chemical activity of the elements in question. Their chemistry becomes a bit more complicated.

Answer 2

Iron is located in the fourth row of the transition metals in the middle of the Periodic Table because it has 26 protons, which places it in the 4th period. Its location within the transition metals is based on its electron configuration and chemical properties, specifically its ability to form multiple oxidation states.

Answer 3

Some symbols of the elements are taken from the Latin names of the elements. In iron's case, it's Latin name is ferrum.

Answer 4

The periodic table lists elements. Iron is an element.

Answer 5

"Fe" is the symbol for iron as the old Latin name for the metal was "ferrum". Similarly gold is "Au" from "aurium", Lead "Pb" from "plumbum"

Answer 6

The symbol Fe for iron is derived from the Latin word for iron, "ferrum".

Answer 7

Iron is an element therefore, it is listed on the periodic table.

Answer 8

It comes from the latin word ferrum.

Answer 9

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