Group 10 of the Periodic Table
Group 10 of the periodic table has 4 elements: Nickel, Palladium, Platinum and Darmstadtium. Elements in a group have a similar last electron shell, so they show similar chemical properties. Moving down a group, the number of shells and the atomic radius usually increase.
Element list
| Atomic no. | Symbol | Name | Atomic mass | Phase | Short configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Ni | Nickel | 58.693 | Solid | [Ar] 3d⁸ 4s² |
| 46 | Pd | Palladium | 106.42 | Solid | [Kr] 4d¹⁰ |
| 78 | Pt | Platinum | 195.08 | Solid | [Xe] 4f¹⁴ 5d⁹ 6s¹ |
| 110 | Ds | Darmstadtium | 281 | Solid (a theoretical prediction) | [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d⁹ 7s¹ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the group 10 elements of the periodic table?
The group 10 elements are Nickel (Ni), Palladium (Pd), Platinum (Pt) and Darmstadtium (Ds).
How many elements are in group 10?
Group 10 of the periodic table has 4 elements (excluding the lanthanides and actinides).