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1.Element Name: Iron 2.Element Abbreviation: Fe 3.Chemical characteristics of the element. Atomic Number: 26, Atomic Weight: 55.845, Melting Point: 1811K, Boiling Point: 3134K, Density: 7.875 grams/cubic centimeter, Phase at room temperature: solid, Element Classification: Metal, Period Number: 4, Group Number: 8, Group Name: None. 4.Physical characteristics of the element. Iron is classified as a transitional metal. New iron surfaces are shinny, and silver gray in color. When the surface oxidizes in air it forms a red or brown coating of rust. Single crystals of iron are soft. When iron is combined with other materials it makes it stronger. 5.Where is this element found in nature? Iron is found in the earth. 5.5% of the earth's crust is iron and all of the earths core is iron. It is also found in the sun and in many types of stars. 6.How is the element recovered and purified? Pure iron is mined. Other materials are added into iron, to make it stronger and make different grades. 7.How do we use the element? We use this element to make other metals such as steal. 8.What products are made from the element? Many items are made from iron. Boats (Bath Iron Works), cars, buildings, machines, bridges etc. How are these products used? Boats: to float on the water, fishing industry, travel, war, etc. Cars - transportation. Buildings - people work in buildings, live in buildings, Machines: to build things, Bridges: to get from one place to another not on land or above another road. Who uses the products? Humans/everyone. Are there any environmental concerns due to this use? Both mining and the production of turning iron into a usable product create environmental issues, such as, loss of land, noise, and air pollution from the operation, disposing of the waist into the environment. How are waste products disposed of? Some iron waste just gets dumped, and some iron waste gets treated before it gets dumped. It also can be recycled. 9.Is the element an important nutrient for human health? If yes: Yes What are the nutritional requirements? The nutritional requirements are different based on gender, age, and diet. What are the side effects of either consuming too much or not enough? If you do not consume enough you get really tired, have a higher risk for infections and infants may have delayed growth. If you consume too much you could be nauseous and have diarrhea. In some cases, it can also affect your heart and nervous system. Severe cases can cause death. Picture:

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