Platinum is a precious metal with an atomic number of 78 and mass of 195.084. It is found naturally in gold-bearing sands and mines in Colombia and the western US. Platinum is resistant to tarnishing, does not harm the environment, and has a shiny smooth appearance. It is used to make jewelry, laboratory utensils, electrical wires, and was formerly used in leaded gasoline. However, platinum poses safety concerns as it can alter DNA, cause hearing damage, and kill animals that ingest plants containing platinum.
3. Continued Platinum costs $4700 per 100g Group 10 Period 6 Normal phase is solid Platinum is a metal Patinum is found in gold bearing sands,Columbia and western US
4. Benefits Platinum is tarnish resistant It doesnt effect the environment at all Shiny and smooth
5. What its used for Making jewlry Laboratory utensils Electrical resistant wires Making leaded gasoline
6. Harms/ safety concerns Can cause DNA alterations Can cause hearing damage Can kill animals who eat plant roots that have platinum in them
