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Vanadium (V) – Element 23 of the periodic table

Vanadium (symbol V) is element number 23 of the periodic table and belongs to the “Transition metal” category. Its atomic mass is about 50.942, and its phase under standard conditions is Solid. This element sits in period 4 and group 5 of the periodic table, and its electrons are arranged in shells of 2, 8, 11, 2. The short electron configuration of Vanadium is [Ar] 3d³ 4s². Known uses of Vanadium include Stainless steel, High-speed cutting tools and Catalyst.

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Properties of Vanadium

Atomic number
23
Chemical symbol
V
Atomic mass
50.942
Category
Transition metal
Period
4
Group
5
Phase
Solid
Protons
23
Electrons
23
Neutrons (approx.)
28
Electron shells
2, 8, 11, 2
Outer-shell electrons
2
Discovered
Andrés Manuel del Río (1801)

Electron configuration of Vanadium

The electron configuration of Vanadium (V), with 23 electrons, is shown below. The last shell (shell 4) is highlighted:

Full configuration
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d³ 4s²
Short configuration
[Ar] 3d³ 4s²
Last shell
4s²

What is electron configuration and how is it written?

Electron shells of Vanadium

Distribution of 23 electrons of Vanadium across shells K to N:

  1. K2
  2. L8
  3. M11
  4. N2

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 Vanadium

Frequently asked questions about Vanadium

What is the atomic number of Vanadium?

The atomic number of Vanadium (V) is 23; that is, every atom of it has 23 protons.

What is the electron configuration of Vanadium?

The electron configuration of Vanadium (V) is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d³ 4s²; in short form it is [Ar] 3d³ 4s², and its last shell is 4s².

What is the chemical symbol of Vanadium?

The chemical symbol of Vanadium is V.

Where is Vanadium located in the periodic table?

Vanadium is located in period 4 and group 5 and belongs to the “Transition metal” category.

What is the atomic mass of Vanadium?

The atomic mass of Vanadium is about 50.942 (atomic mass units).

What is the phase of Vanadium under normal conditions?

The phase of Vanadium under standard conditions is Solid.

What are the uses of Vanadium?

Uses of Vanadium include Stainless steel, High-speed cutting tools and Catalyst.

Who discovered Vanadium?

Vanadium was discovered by Andrés Manuel del Río in 1801.

Elements in the same category as Vanadium (Transition metal)

Scandium (Sc)Titanium (Ti)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)Palladium (Pd)Silver (Ag)Cadmium (Cd)Hafnium (Hf)

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Vanadium’s group 5 neighbours

Niobium (Nb)Tantalum (Ta)Dubnium (Db)

Group 5 of the periodic table