Group 6 of the Periodic Table
Group 6 of the periodic table has 4 elements: Chromium, Molybdenum, Tungsten and Seaborgium. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Cr | Chromium | 51.996 | Solid | [Ar] 3d⁵ 4s¹ |
| 42 | Mo | Molybdenum | 95.95 | Solid | [Kr] 4d⁵ 5s¹ |
| 74 | W | Tungsten | 183.84 | Solid | [Xe] 4f¹⁴ 5d⁴ 6s² |
| 106 | Sg | Seaborgium | 269 | Solid (a theoretical prediction) | [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d⁴ 7s² |
Frequently asked questions
What are the group 6 elements of the periodic table?
The group 6 elements are Chromium (Cr), Molybdenum (Mo), Tungsten (W) and Seaborgium (Sg).
How many elements are in group 6?
Group 6 of the periodic table has 4 elements (excluding the lanthanides and actinides).