Note: The “Tc” in the question is not clearly defined, so in the following answer, I will use “Tc” as an abbreviation for “Technetium”, a chemical element with the symbol Tc.
- Definition of Technetium (Tc)
Technetium is a chemical element with the symbol Tc and atomic number 43. It is the first element to be synthetically produced, and does not naturally exist on Earth except in very small quantities in uranium.
1.1 Name of Technetium
1.1.1 Common name: Technetium
1.1.2 English name: Technetium
1.2 The atomic mass of Technetium is 98.
1.3 The atomic weight of Technetium is 98 u.
1.3.1 Technetium is a chemical element and therefore does not have a molecular structure.
1.4 Common ions of Technetium include Tc3+ and Tc7+.
- Properties of Technetium
2.1 Physical properties- State: Technetium is solid at room temperature.
- Color: Technetium is silvery grey.
- Odor: Technetium has no smell.
- pH: Not applicable as Technetium is a chemical element.
2.2 Chemical properties: Technetium has the ability to form various oxides and participate in oxidation-reduction reactions.
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Common chemical equations: Since Technetium does not naturally exist, there are no specific common chemical equations taught in schools.
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Synthesis of Technetium
4.1 Laboratory synthesis: Technetium is produced by bombarding the element molybdenum with neutrons to create an unstable molybdenum nucleus, which then decays into Technetium.
4.2 Industrial synthesis: Technetium is produced during the production of uranium atoms in nuclear reactors.