Uranium
by
courtneypyle286
Last updated 5 years ago
Discipline:
Science Subject:
Chemical Elements
Grade:
8
Martin Klaproth discovered Uranium in 1789 by recognizing an unknown element in pitchblende near Naples in Italy.
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Wanted!..Uranium!
UraniumUranium is used as a shelding to protect tanks,and also is in bullets and missels.Uranium is most famous for feuling nuclear power plants;it is radioactive.Uranium has a silery grey color and is a hard,solid metal.When it reacts with glass,it creates a yellow,green color.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
social security number:92-146-92ID number:92Weight:238.03 amumelting point: 2070 degreesboiling point: 7101 degrees
Uranium
When Uranium reacts with its isotope,Uranium-235,it creates a nuclear blast.
Uranium has nuclear power and is an environmental problem;it is radioactive.Uranium can cause kidney disease or cancer if you are around large amounts of it and/or have uptaken a large amount.
Uranium is found in the air,soil,water,and rocks. However,it is in very small amounts,so it is not harmful.
Sources-webelements.com-chemicalelements.com-lenntech.com/periodic/periodic-chart.htm
Uranium is named after the planet Uranus
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