The summer wind, came blowin in-from across the sea. It lingered there, so warm and fair-to walk with me. All summer long, we sang a song-and strolled on golden sand. Two sweethearts, and the summer wind. Like painted kites, those days and nights-went flyin by. The world was new, beneath a blue-umbrella sky.
Iron is the first element in the eighth column of the periodic table. It is classified as a transition metal. Iron atoms have 26 electrons and 26 protons with 30 neutrons occuring in the most abundant isotope. It is the sixth most abundant element in the universe. Characteristics and Properties.
Periodic Table of Elements. Iron was first discovered by the Egyptians in 4000 BC to make weapons and tools. This is called Iron Age because of the widespread use of iron. Iron comes from Latin word ferrum. It is reactive element, becomes rusty when exposed to damp air. This process is known as corrosion.