Lead (symbol Pb) is element number 82 of the periodic table and belongs to the “Metal” category. Its atomic mass is about 207.2, and its phase under standard conditions is Solid. This element sits in period 6 and group 14 of the periodic table, and its electrons are arranged in shells of 2, 8, 18, 32, 18, 4. The short electron configuration of Lead is [Xe] 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰ 6s² 6p². Known uses of Lead include Batteries, Radiation shielding and Plumbing.
The electron configuration of Lead (Pb), with 82 electrons, is shown below. The last shell (shell 6) is highlighted:
Distribution of 82 electrons of Lead across shells K to P:
The p-block metals (the post-transition metals) are usually softer than the transition metals and have lower melting points.
The atomic number of Lead (Pb) is 82; that is, every atom of it has 82 protons.
The electron configuration of Lead (Pb) is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 4f¹⁴ 5s² 5p⁶ 5d¹⁰ 6s² 6p²; in short form it is [Xe] 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰ 6s² 6p², and its last shell is 6s² 6p².
The chemical symbol of Lead is Pb.
Lead is located in period 6 and group 14 and belongs to the “Metal” category.
The atomic mass of Lead is about 207.2 (atomic mass units).
The phase of Lead under standard conditions is Solid.
Uses of Lead include Batteries, Radiation shielding and Plumbing.
Lead has been known to humans since prehistoric times and has no single discoverer.
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