Molybdenum


 * Element Name:** Molybdenum


 * Element Symbol**: Mo


 * Atomic Mass**: 96[[image:Molybdenummario.png width="216" height="287" align="right"]]


 * Protons**: 42


 * Electrons**: 42


 * Discovery**: Carl Wilhelm Scheele discovered it in the year 1778


 * How It Was Named**: Named for the greek word for lead, molybdos


 * State of Matter**: Solid


 * Melting Point**: 2623°C


 * Boiling Point**: 4639°C


 * Characteristics**: Silvery White Metal, Mohs hardness of a 5.5


 * Uses**: To make some missile and aircraft parts and in the nuclear power industry


 * Interesting Facts**: Need it in life, Use in writing, Has Bacteria

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