1. -Chromium- Cr

Atomic number- 24

Atomic mass- 52

2. Chromium is a transition metal

3. Isotopes and ions of chromium
Cr 52
Cr 53
Cr 54
ions are +3/ +2

4. Louis Nicolas vauquelin

discovered in 1797
this element was discovered in france

5. Physical characteristics
Soft and glossy it is a very lustrous metal resistant to tarnish

6. Interesting fact and uses
Chromium is used to make stainless steel, chrome plating, house hold items and even magnetic tape
The most common use for chromium is dyes and paints