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Palladium (Pd) – Element 46 of the periodic table

Palladium (symbol Pd) is element number 46 of the periodic table and belongs to the “Transition metal” category. Its atomic mass is about 106.42, and its phase under standard conditions is Solid. This element sits in period 5 and group 10 of the periodic table, and its electrons are arranged in shells of 2, 8, 18, 18. The short electron configuration of Palladium is [Kr] 4d¹⁰. Known uses of Palladium include Catalytic converters, Jewelry and Dentistry.

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Properties of Palladium

Atomic number
46
Chemical symbol
Pd
Atomic mass
106.42
Category
Transition metal
Period
5
Group
10
Phase
Solid
Protons
46
Electrons
46
Neutrons (approx.)
60
Electron shells
2, 8, 18, 18
Outer-shell electrons
18
Discovered
William Hyde Wollaston (1803)

Electron configuration of Palladium

The electron configuration of Palladium (Pd), with 46 electrons, is shown below. The last shell (shell 4) is highlighted:

Full configuration
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰
Short configuration
[Kr] 4d¹⁰
Last shell
4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰

What is electron configuration and how is it written?

Electron shells of Palladium

Distribution of 46 electrons of Palladium across shells K to N:

  1. K2
  2. L8
  3. M18
  4. N18

What is a transition metal?

The transition metals are the d-block elements: usually good conductors of heat and electricity, with several oxidation states, and they form colourful compounds and important catalysts.

Uses of Palladium

Frequently asked questions about Palladium

What is the atomic number of Palladium?

The atomic number of Palladium (Pd) is 46; that is, every atom of it has 46 protons.

What is the electron configuration of Palladium?

The electron configuration of Palladium (Pd) is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰; in short form it is [Kr] 4d¹⁰, and its last shell is 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰.

What is the chemical symbol of Palladium?

The chemical symbol of Palladium is Pd.

Where is Palladium located in the periodic table?

Palladium is located in period 5 and group 10 and belongs to the “Transition metal” category.

What is the atomic mass of Palladium?

The atomic mass of Palladium is about 106.42 (atomic mass units).

What is the phase of Palladium under normal conditions?

The phase of Palladium under standard conditions is Solid.

What are the uses of Palladium?

Uses of Palladium include Catalytic converters, Jewelry and Dentistry.

Who discovered Palladium?

Palladium was discovered by William Hyde Wollaston in 1803.

Elements in the same category as Palladium (Transition metal)

Scandium (Sc)Titanium (Ti)Vanadium (V)Chromium (Cr)Manganese (Mn)Iron (Fe)Cobalt (Co)Nickel (Ni)Copper (Cu)Zinc (Zn)Yttrium (Y)Zirconium (Zr)Niobium (Nb)Molybdenum (Mo)Technetium (Tc)Ruthenium (Ru)Rhodium (Rh)Silver (Ag)Cadmium (Cd)Hafnium (Hf)

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Palladium’s group 10 neighbours

Nickel (Ni)Platinum (Pt)Darmstadtium (Ds)

Group 10 of the periodic table