PROFILE OF AN ELEMENT

Complete the information in this Profile, the write a story/ article about the element
you have selected.

Basic Facts

1. Choose one element from the Periodic Table: __________

2. From what group and period does it belong? ___________
3. What is the atomic number of the element? ___________
4. What is the atomic mass of the element? _____________

Interesting Facts

1. When it was discovered?________________________

2. Who discovered it?_____________________________
3. How was it discovered?__________________________
4. Where is the element’s name from? Why is it named that? __________________
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5. Where in the world it is typically found?_____________________

Physical Properties

1. What are the physical properties of the element?

a) Color______________
b) Density______________
c) Phase in room temperature_____________
d) Melting point_______________
 e) Boiling point________________

Chemical Properties

1. Name 3 common compounds in which it is found (include common names and their
chemical formulas)?

2. Write 3 uses for this element?

References

1. Write your references.

PROFILE OF A MINERAL

Complete the information in this Profile, the write a story/ article about the mineral you
have selected.

Basic Facts

1. Choose one type of plate boundary mineral. ______________________

2. What is its chemical name (include the chemical formula? ____________________
3. Where is the mineral found? ______________________
 Physical Properties

1. What are the physical properties of the mineral?

a) Hardness : _____________
b) Cleavage: ______________
c) Color: ______________
d) Luster and Streak:______________
e) Diaphaneity: ______________

2. Write other properties of this mineral.

Application

1. Write 3 uses or applications of the mineral.

Fun Facts
1. Write 3 interesting facts or trivia about the mineral you have selected.

References
1. Write your references.

PROFILE OF A MINERAL