Cerium


 * Element Name:** Cerium


 * Element Symbol:** Ce


 * Atomic Mass:** 140[[image:Ceriummatthew.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:** 58


 * Protons:** 58


 * Electrons:** 58


 * Discovery:** It was discovered in 1803 by Jons Jacob Berzelius and Wilhelm Von Hisinger.


 * How It Was Named:** It was named after the dwarf planet Ceres.


 * State Of Matter:** Solid


 * Melting Point:** 795°C


 * Boiling Point:** 3443°C


 * Characteristics:** It is silvery white, soft, and will ignite if it is hit with a sharp object.


 * Uses Of Element:** Self cleaning ovens, used for staining glass, and is in the Earth's crust.


 * Interesting Facts:** Two interesting facts are that liquid cerium is denser than its solid form at the melting point, and is the most abundant of the rare earth metals.

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