Iron

= Iron = by:Samantha Shafer

Symbol: Fe Atomic Number: 26 Atomic Mass: 55.847 Number of Protons: 26 Number of Neutrons: 30 Number of Electrons: 26

Melting Point: 1538 Degrees Celsius Boiling Point: 2861 Degrees Celsius Normal Phase: Solid Cost: $7.20 for 100 Grams

Classification: Metal

Origin of Name: From Latin word ferrum.

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-Iron transports oxygen throuighout the body. -Iron manufactures steel -Iron is used in cooking ware because it is more resistant to rust. -Iron is important in our metabolism. -Iron compromises almost all the Earth's core. -Iron compromises 5.6% of the Earth's crust.