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Cobalt. By Selena Pineda. Facts. Located on the periodic table, period 4 group 9 Symbol: Co Atomic number: 27 Atomic mass: 58.93 Transition metal . Atomic structure. 27 protons 32 neutrons 27 electrons 4 energy levels, 2, 8,15,2. History .
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Cobalt By Selena Pineda
Facts • Located on the periodic table, period 4 group 9 • Symbol: Co • Atomic number: 27 • Atomic mass: 58.93 • Transition metal
Atomic structure 27 protons 32 neutrons 27 electrons 4 energy levels, 2, 8,15,2
History • Discovered by Georg Brandt in 1735 in Sweden • Trying to demonstrate the blue color of glass • The element is also found with bismuth
Found In • In Geology • Elements in the universe • The sun • Meteorites • Earth's crust
Uses • In Biology • Abundance in humans • Biological role • Health hazards
Reactions of Cobalt • Air; not reactive • Water; little reaction • Halogens; direct reaction • Acids; dissolves slowly