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 * Iron: Fe **

** Atomic number: 26 **

 * Discovered ** : Around 3000 BC


 * How and who found it ** : Unknown


 * Electron configuration ** :  1s 2 2s 2 p 6 3s 2 p 6 d 6 4s 2


 * Valence ** **Electrons **: 3d 6 4s


 * Where and how produced ** : Iron is made up of common elements on earth. The only pure iron with other elements is found in meteorites. Iron oxide is the most common. Those minerals near the surface of the earth that have the highest iron content are known as iron ores and are mined commercially.


 * Physical properties ** :  Liquid Range: 1323 K
 * Chemical Properties ** : Reacts in moist air and rust.


 * Two common chemical reactions ** : Rusting, It reacts vigorously and exothermically with sulfuric acid to produce iron (II) sulfate.


 * Uses ** : carbon steel, Pig iron


 * Cost or value: ** $2 for 1 pound of iron


 * Bohr Model ** :




 * Unusual Facts ** : Symbol of Fe stands for "ferrum" in Latin. Iron is a Transition metal.


 * Ores which found ** : haematite

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