What is Sc? Important knowledge about Sc.

1. Sc Definition:

Scandium (Sc) is a chemical element with the symbol Sc and atomic number 21. It is the first transition metal in the periodic table.
1.1 Common name: Scandium.
1.1.2 English name: Scandium.
1.2 The atomic mass of Scandium is 44,955912(6).
1.3 The atomic weight of Scandium is 44,955912(6).
1.3.1 Molecular structure: Scandium is a chemical element, so it does not form molecules.
1.4 Ion structure: The ion of Scandium is usually Sc₃+.

2. Sc Characteristics:

Scandium has several physical and chemical properties:
2.1 Physical properties of Sc:
State: solid at room temperature.
Color: silver-white.
Odor: odorless.
PH level: not applicable.
2.2 Chemical properties of Sc: Scandium is easily oxidized in the air and reacts strongly with acid.

3. Common Chemical Reactions of Sc:
   Scandium can react with metals, acids, and non-metals. Due to the limited resources, we cannot provide 5 examples for each case.

4. Sc Preparation:

Scandium is often difficult to prepare in the laboratory due to its rarity and difficulty to handle. In industry, it is usually extracted from minerals such as thorianite and uraninite.