Iron


 * Element Name:** Iron


 * Element Symbol:** Fe


 * Atomic Mass:** 56[[image:Iron_Shefin.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]
 * Atomic Number:** 26


 * Protons:** 26


 * Electrons:** 26


 * Discovery:** In 3500 B.C. or earlier found by G.A Wainwright


 * How it was named**: From the anglo-saxon word iron


 * State of matter:** Solid


 * Melting Point:** 1538°C


 * Boiling Point:** 2862°C


 * Characteristics:**
 * Iron's density is 8 grams per cubic centimeter
 * Iron is very reactive chemically and rapidly corrodes
 * Iron is hard and brittle


 * Uses of element:** Iron is used to make steel


 * Interesting Facts:**
 * Iron is the cheapest and one of the most abundant of all metals
 * Irons can be found in the sun and many types of stars
 * Iron helps keep plants and animals alive

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