Aluminum (symbol Al) is element number 13 of the periodic table and belongs to the “Metal” category. Its atomic mass is about 26.982, and its phase under standard conditions is Solid. This element sits in period 3 and group 13 of the periodic table, and its electrons are arranged in shells of 2, 8, 3. The short electron configuration of Aluminum is [Ne] 3s² 3p¹. Known uses of Aluminum include Beverage cans, Airplanes and Electrical wiring.
The electron configuration of Aluminum (Al), with 13 electrons, is shown below. The last shell (shell 3) is highlighted:
Distribution of 13 electrons of Aluminum across shells K to M:
The p-block metals (the post-transition metals) are usually softer than the transition metals and have lower melting points.
The atomic number of Aluminum (Al) is 13; that is, every atom of it has 13 protons.
The electron configuration of Aluminum (Al) is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p¹; in short form it is [Ne] 3s² 3p¹, and its last shell is 3s² 3p¹.
The chemical symbol of Aluminum is Al.
Aluminum is located in period 3 and group 13 and belongs to the “Metal” category.
The atomic mass of Aluminum is about 26.982 (atomic mass units).
The phase of Aluminum under standard conditions is Solid.
Uses of Aluminum include Beverage cans, Airplanes and Electrical wiring.
Aluminum was discovered by Hans Christian Ørsted in 1825.
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