What family does the element scandium belong to?


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The element scandium is in the third family of the periodic table. Each column of the table is called a group or family, and from left to right, they are numbered one through 18. Scandium is in the third column, so it is in group three.

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Scandium is element number 21, and it has an atomic weight of 44.956 atomic mass units. It is a metal that makes cations with a +3 charge. While scandium can be extracted from minerals, it is usually a byproduct of uranium refineries. Scandium-aluminum alloys are used in metallic items that must be strong without being brittle. Examples include baseball bats and lacrosse sticks.

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