Molybdenum


 * Element Name**: Molybdenum


 * Element Symbol**: Mo


 * Atomic Mass**: 96[[image:molybdenum_elijah.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]][[image:Molybdenum.gif width="288" height="216" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number**: 42


 * Protons**: 42


 * Electrons**: 42


 * Discovery**: Schecye discovered it in 1778


 * How It Was Named**: They were named by greeks they called it ivolybidos meaning lead like.


 * State Of Matter**: Solid


 * Melting Point**: 2623°c


 * Boiling Point**: 4639°c


 * Characteristics**:
 * It has one of the highest melting points
 * It is gray metallic
 * It is very hard it has the strength of steel


 * Uses Of Element**: Molybdenum is used to make missiles and air craft parts.

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 * Interesting Facts**:
 * This element is found in bacteria and animals
 * Without Molybdenum nothing or anyone could live